Health Weekly

Health Weekly




The silent crippler

June 17 - 23, 2009
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Osteoporosis, which means 'porous or spongy bones', is a condition that causes formerly strong bones to gradually thin and weaken, leaving them susceptible to fractures. It is often the subject of late diagnosis. Here Dr Wiam Hussein, consultant endocrinologist, explains the disease





Regular aspirin use may raise stroke risk for healthy people

June 17 - 23, 2009
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People who regularly take aspirin to ward off strokes in later life could be doing themselves more harm than good.