Mike’s Medical News

Posted on: 14 August 2017

Are you struggling with your hearing?  Is it getting embarrassing to keep asking someone to repeat what they just said?  It may have come to the point where you now avoid social gatherings.  If this is what you are experiencing, you probably are already thinking about having your hearing checked.  It is not easy to come to such a decision, and emotionally it can be draining.  But you can prepare yourself with information as you consider a hearing solution.
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Posted on: 8 August 2017

Mark Cropp made the news in New Zealand and Australia when he asked for assistance to get a facial tattoo removed because it was preventing him from getting hired for jobs. While you can hide some tattoos under clothing, facial tattoos certainly make a statement that is not easy to hide. So what are your options if you get a tattoo that you eventually wanted removed? Here are the main points you need to know about tattoo removal.
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Posted on: 4 August 2017

If you are planning to travel overseas, the last thing you want is an illness to ruin your trip. Being properly prepared and seeing a travel doctor before you leave can help to prevent any health problems. Below is a guide to 3 ways in which a travel doctor can help you: Vaccinations A travel doctor will be able to inform you of any vaccinations you require for your visit to a foreign country.
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Posted on: 1 August 2017

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral commonly used as building material in many parts of the world. The mineral has long, thin fibres which cannot be seen when they float in the air. The fibres can therefore be inhaled easily and become lodged in the lungs. Why asbestos exposure is dangerous Asbestos has been proven to be a cancer-causing material. When high level of the material is inhaled over a long period of time, they build up in the lungs and cause inflammation and scarring of lung tissue.
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