Taking care of your health isn’t just about eating right and going to the gym; it’s also about knowing what’s happening inside your body by doing periodic health screenings and tests. As you get older, there is the need to take your health more seriously. Regular health screenings can help catch potential issues early, giving you the chance to...
As the saying goes, “Health is Wealth,” hence it is important to incorporate some invigorating fitness challenges into your routine in 2025. If you’ve been meaning to boost your physical and mental well-being, feel more energized, or simply make movement a part of your daily routine, these fitness challenges are just what you need. Below are 9 relatively easy...
Dealing with an asthmatic child or children can be quite tasking, especially for parents who are not used to being sickly. Children with asthma ought to be handled with care to prevent any possible mishaps. Asthma is one of the most common chronic (long-term) diseases in children, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Here is everything...
As China experiences an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), concerns about the outbreak of another widespread respiratory virus have grown. It is rapidly spreading, particularly among children under 14 in the northern region. While the situation has raised concerns, health officials emphasize that the virus is well-known and not a major threat like COVID-19 was. Here’s all you...
Stonebreaker leaf, known as Phyllanthus niruri, is a medicinal herb native to regions in Asia, Africa and South America and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various ailments and diseases. It earned its name ‘Stonebreaker’ because it possesses the ability to treat kidney stones. Its other names are: Seed-under-leaf Chanca Piedra Gale-of-the-wind Shatter Stone In this...
October is marked annually as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness about breast cancer; this article is intended to enlighten you on a breast condition known as Fibroadenoma. Fibroadenoma is a non-cancerous tumor in the breast that’s commonly found in women between the ages of 15 and 35. They often develop during puberty and are mostly...
Before now, not much was known about encephalopathy until a popular Nigerian actress, Bisola Badmus opened up about her battle with the condition. Encephalopathy can be defined as a disease or injury that affects the brain. It usually occurs when there’s been a change in the way your brain works or a change in your body that affects your brain....
Need sanitary pads for your heavy flow? We have got you covered in this article! Sanitary pads are absorbent items worn by women while menstruating, recovering from vaginal surgery, for lochia (post-birth bleeding), after an abortion, or in any other situation where it is necessary to absorb a flow of blood from the vagina. Here are six of the best...
In recent times, cases of people slumping and dying known as sudden cardiac death have been on the rise. One such is the late Onyeka Onwenu, the legendary singer, actress, and activist. Onwenu slumped shortly after performing during a birthday party. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital where doctors were in a battle to resuscitate her all to no avail....
World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19th every year to raise awareness about Sickle Cell disease. The theme for the 2024 celebration is “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally.” which underscores the importance of unity, collective voices, and heightened awareness to reduce stigma and bring about meaningful change for the millions affected by sickle cell disease....