Hantavirus: Everything you need to know about Portugal
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Lisbon’s popular Saints festivities: health tips to enjoy the c
Staying healthy during Lisbon's popular Saints? Discover medical advice, prevention tips and fast access to a doctor in Lisbon.
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Food poisoning in Lisbon: when should tourists see a doctor?
Food poisoning in Lisbon? Learn which symptoms to watch for, when to see a doctor and how to get a medical appointment quickly.
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English-speaking doctor in Lisbon: same-day medical appointments
Alegria Medical Centre welcomes tourists, travelers, and expats for same-day medical appointments in central Lisbon.
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Hickeys: Can they really cause a stroke?
What exactly is a hickey, in what very rare cases can it cause a problem, and, above all, to put this risk into context.
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Cholesterol: Friend or foe of your heart?
Cholesterol: real danger or misconception? Discover what it really hides and how to effectively protect your heart.
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Is cortisol responsible for weight gain?
Can cortisol cause weight gain? Discover how the stress hormone affects your weight and how to rebalance your body.
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Bleeding outside of periods… Is it serious ?
Spotting or bleeding between periods: how can you tell the difference between a harmless sign and a symptom that should raise concern?
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Gestational diabetes: everything you need to know about the OGTT
Gestational diabetes: when and how to perform the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) during pregnancy.
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Panic attack or heart attack: how to tell them apart
Learn how to recognise the symptoms, understand the differences and know when to seek emergency help.
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