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French Hospital of the Levant

Health & Wellness

Wellness doesn’t only mean not being sick. Good health relies on a balanced diet, a physically active routine, good night sleep, a positive attitude, and other lifestyle choices.

The CDL Health and Wellness Center is an online magazine of medical articles, interviews, and advice on how to stay healthy and fit.

Here, you will be able to learn more about various types of illnesses and diseases, about their symptoms and treatments, whether they are benign or serious, hereditary or epidemic, etc...

We will also cover major issues concerning children and teenagers from obesity to acne and the bad choices they make in life to impress their friends, which affect their health gravely, like smoking, drugs, alcohol, energy drinks, irresponsible sex, etc…

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Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is the fifth leading cause of death from cancer in women. Early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions are critical. While the disease is fatal if left untreated, early detection increases the chances for survival.

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Menopause & Perimenopause

Menopause & Perimenopause are both part of the same overall life transition, but each has different symptoms and treatments.

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Children and Cold

Cold is not a serious illness. When it affects children, however it deserves a little more attention.

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International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW)

International Infection Prevention Week occurs annually the third week in October to highlight the importance of preventing infection. It aims at helping patients, families, and healthcare staff better understand their role in preventing infections.

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Allergic Rhinitis

Rhinitis is the term describing the symptoms produced by nasal irritation or inflammation and affects those of us who have a sensitivity to specific airborne substances (allergens).

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Quit Smoking

Smoking is bad for your health; it harms nearly every organ of the body. Quitting smoking is not easy, but you can do it.

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Obesity

The World Health Organization considers obesity to be a global epidemic and a major public health problem, with an estimated 250 million obese adults worldwide, and with many more being overweight.

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Global Handwashing Day

It's a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

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World Osteoporosis Day 2016

World Osteoporosis Day takes place every year on October 20.

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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer has almost reached "epidemic" proportions in the world. It is the leading non-skin cancer in women, especially in the age group of 50-70 years. It has the second highest death rate, after lung cancer.

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Financial Burden of Cancer Drug Treatment in Lebanon

This paper is considered the first of its kind on cancer treatment cost in Lebanon. Its aim is to mitigate the catastrophic increase in spending on health care for the sake of financial sustainability and equitable accessibility.

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Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly.

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Junk food

Resisting junk food is difficult, but with age, taking in junk food is something to be desisted as they do not have a healthy effect on the body. How harmful can junk food be exactly on your body?

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Effect of Cellphones on Our Brains

Just 50 minutes of cell phone exposure and the emitted radiation increases brain cell activity in the region closest to the cell phone antenna

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Accutane Treatment for Acne Control

Accutane is considered the most advanced and powerful form of treatment for acne to date. It is highly effective in controlling and healing severe acne especially the ones that leave scars and ugly spots on the face.

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COVID-19: Advice and guidelines about confinement by Dr. Rana

Dr. Rana is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist. Answers questions about the psychiatric disorders that may result from the coronavirus pandemic, the quarantine, and the lockdown.

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Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is the fifth leading cause of death from cancer in women. Early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions are critical. While the disease is fatal if left untreated, early detection increases the chances for survival.

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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer has almost reached "epidemic" proportions in the world. It is the leading non-skin cancer in women, especially in the age group of 50-70 years. It has the second highest death rate, after lung cancer.

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Financial Burden of Cancer Drug Treatment in Lebanon

This paper is considered the first of its kind on cancer treatment cost in Lebanon. Its aim is to mitigate the catastrophic increase in spending on health care for the sake of financial sustainability and equitable accessibility.

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Effect of Cellphones on Our Brains

Just 50 minutes of cell phone exposure and the emitted radiation increases brain cell activity in the region closest to the cell phone antenna

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Cervical cancer is the fifth leading cause of death from cancer in women. Early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions are critical. While the disease is fatal if left untreated, early detection increases the chances for survival.

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Menopause & Perimenopause are both part of the same overall life transition, but each has different symptoms and treatments.

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French
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Arabic

Breast cancer has almost reached "epidemic" proportions in the world. It is the leading non-skin cancer in women, especially in the age group of 50-70 years. It has the second highest death rate, after lung cancer.

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Dr. Rana is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist. Answers questions about the psychiatric disorders that may result from the coronavirus pandemic, the quarantine, and the lockdown.

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