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Kidneys: Silent Heroes in Safeguarding Your Health

They work silently behind the scenes, but your kidneys are key to keeping your body in balance. Learn how these bean-shaped organs function, what happens when things go wrong, and why paying attention now can protect your health for years to come.

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Kidney Stones: How Diet and DNA Work Together to Shape Your Risk

Kidney stones strike millions with sharp, sudden pain—but their roots run deeper than just diet. Uncover how genetics and lifestyle intertwine to shape your risk, and what you can do to stop stones before they start.

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Acute Kidney Diseases: Urgent Conditions with Long-Term Impact

When kidneys shut down without warning, the impact can be swift and lasting. Discover the hidden dangers of acute kidney diseases like AKI and AKD, and why early detection could mean the difference between recovery and lifelong damage.

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RSV A silent threat to older adults, but preventable through vaccination

While commonly associated with young children, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) also poses a serious yet silent risk to older adults—particularly those over 75, or individuals aged 60–74 with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory illnesses.

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RSV Vaccine: Protection for Seniors Against Severe Illness

Did you know? RSV is more than just a common cold. For older adults—especially those with underlying conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or chronic lung disease—RSV can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia or heart failure. There is currently no specific treatment, but it can be prevented with the RSV vaccine.

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RSV Infection: Is Prevention Truly Possible?

RSV is a virus that commonly causes outbreaks from the rainy season to winter. Its symptoms typically resemble those of a common cold. However, children who are born prematurely or have certain lung or heart conditions, as well as adults aged 60 and older, or those aged 50 to 59 with underlying health conditions, are at higher risk of contracting RSV and may experience severe symptoms requiring hospitalization.

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Dengue vaccine, protecting yourself from the peak period for dengue fever.

You and your loved ones are in danger due to the increasing in dengue fever during the rainy season!, especially children and those with recurrent infections. Knowing that protecting yourself from carrier mosquito bites seems almost impossible, dengue vaccination is another option for lowering your risk of developing a serious infection that can cause you to be fatal.

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Lung Cancer: Know It Early, Beat It Completely.

Understanding Lung Cancer: Preventable, Treatable, and Curable. A diagnosis of lung cancer is not the end — with early detection, personalized treatment, and proactive care, recovery is possible.

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Habits to Reduce the Risk of Kidney Stones

What you should be doing Drink enough water; this prevents residues from crystalizing into kidney stones, Eat balanced meals; reduce the amount of foods containing oxalates and high-sodium and instead eat foods that prevent the formation of kidney  stones. 

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