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Like regular ultrasounds, 3D and 4D ultrasounds use sound waves to create an image of your baby in your womb. What’s different about 3D ultrasounds is that it creates a three-dimensional image of your baby, while 4D ultrasounds create a live video effect just like a movie, but in this one you’re watching your baby […]

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is usually known as a deeply religious act for Muslims around the world, but did you know that fasting also has great health benefits? The Ramadan fasting ritual lasts from dawn till dusk, and as such the body’s energy can be replaced in the pre-dawn and dusk meals! This

Have you ever experienced teary, red eyes, sneezing and breathlessness whenever there’s a cat or dog nearby? If this happens all the time, you may have an allergy to such animals. Allergies occur when foreign substances trigger a reaction from your immune system when they don’t normally cause discomfort to other people. One in every

A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast, and can be used to check for breast cancer in women who don’t display any signs or symptoms of the illness. This particular type of mammogram is called a screening mammogram and usually involves two x-ray images of each breast. These x-ray pictures allow for the

Baby’s vision goes through many changes in the first months after birth. Newborn babies have peripheral vision (the ability to see to the sides) and in the first weeks of life gradually develop the ability to focus on an object or point in front of them. At one month, a baby can focus briefly on

While it’s generally common to sometimes feel out of place at a social event you got dragged to by a friend, are you aware that there exists a serious disorder related to that feeling? Social anxiety disorder, sometimes referred to as social phobia, isn’t just feeling shy to speak to a stranger. Having social anxiety

Nephrolithiasis, or more commonly known as kidney stones, are hard crystalline minerals formed in the kidney or urinary tract. At some point in their life, one in 20 people develop kidney stones at one point their lifetime. There are four types of kidney stones. They come in different sizes and forms, from as small as

If you’re able to read this coherently, you’re probably not! It’s a common misconception that heart attacks occur out of the blue, as there are several symptoms and warning signs that can help you detect an early onset of a heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 70 percent

If you watch football enough or keep a social circle with avid fans, you probably know what an ACL (also known as anterior cruciate ligament) tear is and what it means for football players. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is in the middle of the knee and it prevents the shin bone from sliding out

Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome should begin as early as possible under a doctor’s close supervision. Initial treatment usually will involve resting the affected hand and wrist for a period of two weeks, immobilising the wrist in a splint to prevent further aggravation, and generally avoiding activities that may worsen your condition. In some cases