Obesity in children is still a rapidly growing public health concern. Nearly one in every five children (aged 6 to 9) is now considered obese with almost 10% of adolescents (aged 10 to 19) falling into the severe obesity category.1 Childhood obesity is linked to poor health and social outcomes in life in addition to […]

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Rosacea (pronounced roh-zAY-shuh) is a condition characterized by facial skin inflammation.1 Rosacea can be quite uncomfortable and aesthetically frustrating. Luckily, there are options available to relieve symptoms. However, treatments are specific to the rosacea symptom meaning you need the right rosacea treatment for the right symptom. Rosacea symptoms Type one rosacea symptoms1 involve areas of […]

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High blood pressure causes a lot of stress and tension in the heart and arteries (vessels carrying blood). Chronic high blood pressure, or hypertension that continues for a long period of time, can cause damage to the heart and blood vessels.1 This can result in problems with organs, such as the brain and kidneys, and […]

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Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers.1 Amlodipine is commonly prescribed to treat hypertension and a variety of conditions related to the cardiovascular system.  How does amlodipine work, what is it used for, and what are the common side effects? Amlodipine, which is […]

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Diabetes can be life-threatening and is a disease that needs to be monitored. There are some medications that are used to help mitigate the long-term effects of diabetes – one of these is lisinopril for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that affects more people than meets the eye. According to the Centres for […]

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Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Hypertension is a risk factor for developing heart disease.1 High blood pressure makes it difficult for blood to flow through vessels creating strain on the heart. The overworking heart muscle (myocardium) can cause heart failure over time. Antihypertensive medications are helping control […]

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Experiencing back pain can disrupt your ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, drive, sleep or lift. Unless controlled and managed with adequate treatment, back pain will likely be a major obstacle when performing routine activities. What is Lower Back Pain? Current data predicts that just about every person will experience some sort of lower back […]

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Pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen are used to help treat headaches – which drug is better for headaches? Headaches are a common medical problem, usually consisting of pain in the head or upper neck. Headaches are classified as primary or secondary. This classification is determined based on the characteristics of the headache. Headaches […]

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