Cholesterol: What the Numbers Mean and How to Lower It
Cholesterol causes no symptoms — it is found on a blood test. Here is what the numbers mean and which changes genuinely reduce risk.
Health Articles
Medically reviewed articles on health, conditions and treatment — written for patients in Palestine.
How Much Exercise Do You Actually Need?
The recommended target is 150 minutes a week — but the largest health gain comes from moving at all rather than from reaching any particular number.
Depression: How to Tell It Apart From Ordinary Sadness
Sadness passes and responds to good news. Depression persists most of the day, most days, and dulls things that used to matter. That distinction guides treatment.
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: Why You Feel Tired All the Time
Persistent tiredness is the most common reason people are found to be iron deficient. Here is how it is diagnosed and how to take iron so it actually works.
Asthma: Recognising an Attack and Using Inhalers Correctly
Most people who use an inhaler use it incorrectly, so less of the dose reaches the lungs. Here is how the two inhalers differ and how to spot an attack.
Trouble Sleeping: Practical Steps That Actually Work
Most sleep problems improve without medication. These are the changes with the strongest evidence, and the point at which to seek help.
Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy: Why It Matters
Folic acid works before most women know they are pregnant. Starting it early is one of the most effective preventive steps in pregnancy.
Antibiotics: When They Help and When They Do Not
Antibiotics work on bacteria, not viruses — so they do nothing for a cold or flu. Taking them when they are not needed carries real, lasting costs.
Fever in Children: What Is Normal and When to Worry
A fever is a sign the immune system is working, not an illness in itself. Here is how to measure it properly and which signs genuinely need urgent care.