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22 Things You Never Knew About Carbohydrates Health Tips Published: 27 March 2014 14:25 CET Updated: 24 April 2018 11:19 CET

What Are Carbohydrates? 1. Carbohydrates are part of a large group of organic compounds that occur in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen and water and are broken down to release energy. Carbohydrates are readily converted into...

Meningitis – Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatments Health Tips Published: 24 March 2014 16:24 CET Updated: 24 April 2018 11:21 CET

What is Meningitis? The meninges are protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges that...

16 Foods For A Healthier Heart Health Tips Published: 24 March 2014 15:15 CET Updated: 24 April 2018 11:23 CET

What is Coronary Heart Disease? One of Europe's biggest killer of adults is coronary heart disease (CHD). Every year CHD causes around 82,000 deaths...

Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome Health Tips Published: 12 March 2014 11:17 CET Updated: 06 December 2019 12:17 CET

Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a common condition that affects the digestive system. As many as one in five UK adults suffer with IBS...

How To Deal With A High Temperature In A Child Health Tips Published: 10 March 2014 16:24 CET Updated: 14 November 2023 16:24 CET

What Is Classed as a High Temperature? Fevers in children are fairly common and are not usually serious, but if you're a new parent you will, quite...