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Why Has My Doctor Given Me Two Tablets for Blood Pressure?
Being moved from one BP tablet to two feels like bad news. In most cases it is not. Here is why doctors combine blood pressure medicines, and why two smaller doses often work better than one large one.
Your Blood Test Report Explained in Simple English
You have the report in your hand and no idea what it means. Here is what the common numbers stand for, why one value outside the range is usually not a problem, and when to actually worry.
Dengue Warning Signs: When You Must Go to Hospital
Most people recover from dengue at home. A small number become seriously ill — and it usually happens just as the fever starts coming down. These are the signs that mean go to hospital now.