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Oftentimes, diarrhea is caused by our body’s natural immune response to an unwanted microorganism in the gut. During an episode of...

Dentures may not be natural teeth, but that doesn’t make them any easier to care for. In fact, they require some extra maintenance...

Finding the time and space to exercise is sometimes difficult. For seafarers, strength-training resources may be limited, and while not...

After a month of overindulgence, to go cold turkey on sugar, carbs or alcohol, or to set yourself a big weight loss challenge. It’s a...

Back pain is one of the most common physical ailments. Studies show that eight in 10 Americans have back pain at some point in their...

If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you're not alone. Many people struggle with sleep — and that's a problem since...

Overview Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones...

After we spend the holiday season binging on Christmas cookies and hot cocoa, “eat healthier” is often at the top of our New Year’s...

The West of England P&I Club has published a new Loss Prevention Bulletin “Malaria – Practical Guidance for Seafarers”, containing advice...

If you are new to a ship, the first few days might leave you confused, lost, and extremely apprehensive as to how are you going to spend...

The monsoon season is in full force. Here are some tips on how to keep everyone in the family healthy and safe during these very rainy...

Packed indoor events and fully booked flights where masks are few and far between suggest that the pandemic is a distant, unpleasant...

Adopting habits that increase our emotional resilience and wellbeing, seafarers can build a reserve of strength that can be called upon...

Drills on board ships play an important role in preparing the crew for emergency situations. The ship’s engine room is a hazardous place...

People often think of heart attacks as happening during a time of extreme stress or a strenuous activity, such as shoveling snow. If you...

In humans, the symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than the symptoms of smallpox. Monkeypox begins with fever, headache,...

Eggs aren’t just for breakfast anymore. Low-carbohydrate diets finds more people consuming eggs, but there can be health risks if eggs...

The Philippines only has two prevailing seasons: the wet and dry season. The dry season, which occurs from late November to May, is...

The rainy season is finally upon us. While this may be good considering the long and very dry summer we had, the rainy days also indicate...

The cause for this symptom to appear is improper management of thyroid hormone level. The emotional content of a person can be altered if...