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Malaria Misconceptions

Details: Written by: Dr. Mark Wise; Category: Travel Health

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Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!

Staying Safe Overseas: What Your Country Can't Do for You

Details: Written by: Tom Peacock; Category: Travel Health

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If you get yourself into a bad situation, make sure you can get yourself out of it. What to do when the worst happens abroad.

Staying Sane Overseas

Details: Written by: Dr. Mark Wise; Category: Travel Health

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Key advice on how to prepare for—and avoid—a mental meltdown abroad.

Naturopathic Remedies for Travellers

Details: Written by: Dr. Mark Wise; Category: Travel Health

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Ginger for motion sickness? Soybean to prevent insect bites? Some advice on treating your ailments naturally the next time you travel.

Beat the Heat: How to Treat and Prevent Heat Stroke

Details: Written by: Dr. Mark Wise; Category: Travel Health

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Losing your cool can be hazardous to your health.

Preventing Cold-Related Injury and Illness

Details: Written by: Dr. Mark Wise; Category: Travel Health

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Don't get caught out in the cold. A look at cold exposure, its dangers and treatments.

How to Travel with a Medical Condition

Details: Written by: Dr. Mark Wise; Category: Travel Health

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A medical condition doesn't have to mean no travelling. It just requires a bit of planning and an appropriate choice of destination.

Managing Diabetes on the Road

Details: Written by: Mike Webster; Category: Travel Health

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Yesterday was your first day in the Greek Islands and you took full advantage of the vibrant nightlife in the beach towns of Santorini. Fortunately, your non-drinking travelling companion was there to get you back to the hostel safely. But today, strangely, your companion is still lying in bed and doesn't respond to your calls.

Why you Need a Post-Travel Medical Check-Up

Details: Written by: Dr. Mark Wise; Category: Travel Health

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Just because you've made it home doesn't mean you are out of the woods! Dr. Mark Wise takes a look at a few of the more common post-travel health issues, and what to do about them.