A sleep disorder is a condition that disrupts normal sleep patterns, affecting the quality or duration of sleep, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, etc. When you’re deprived of sleep, your brain can’t function properly, which in turn affects your emotional state. If it continues long enough, it can lower your body’s defenses, putting you at risk of developing chronic illness....
Do you know that infections are the leading cause of cancer? Cancer, as we all know, has become a very common health issue, with millions of new cases springing up every day globally. According to a new study published in the journal The Lancet Oncology, about 1 in 8 cancer cases around the world may be linked to infections, many...
A Pap test, also known as a Pap smear, is a common cervical cancer screening test. It is used to check for abnormal cell changes in the cervix that could lead to cervical cancer. But how is a Pap smear done? Who needs one? How much does a Pap smear cost in Nigeria, and where can you get one? Here...
If a shapelier booty and wider hips are your goal, know that it’s possible with exercises, hard work, and consistency. You won’t get it overnight, but you can tone your hips and derriere over time, shedding fat and achieving a firmer, rounder look. Here are some exercises that can enhance wider hips. 1. Squats This is one of the most...
Hepatitis is a liver inflammation disease caused by viral infections, toxins, or heavy alcohol consumption. These viruses replicate (multiply) primarily in the liver cells, causing the liver to be unable to perform its functions, thereby leading to a series of health problems, including liver cancer and death. Symptoms usually include fever, fatigue, body aches, dark urine, muscle pain, loss of...
There are medical tests you are required to take if you are traveling abroad soon. Several countries require specific tests, some of which are an entry requirement. As you prepare your visa, contact embassies, book flights, sort out accommodation, and pack your bags, make sure you’ve also looked after the most important thing—your personal health. Here are 6 important medical...
Every woman knows how important it is to adopt healthy habits, especially when she is approaching her forties. Healthy habits are behaviors that are beneficial to one’s physical or mental health, often linked to a high level of discipline and self-control. These are a few healthy habits you should adhere to as you approach your forties. 1. Breakfast is...
Albinism can be defined as a rare group of genetic disorders that causes the skin, hair, or eyes to have little or no color. It also occurs when a person produces little or no melanin in their skin and is usually associated with vision problems. The prevalence rate of albinism in Nigeria is ranked amongst the highest in the world, with...
Tomatoes are a staple ingredient in many homes, especially in Nigeria; however, when they become rotten and moldy, eating them can pose serious dangers and health risks, exposing the body to harmful bacteria and toxins. Recently, the Lagos State Government warned residents against buying or consuming spoiled tomatoes, popularly known as “Ata Esha,” due to the health risks associated with...
PCOS officially has a new name, PMOS. For years, millions of women around the world have known the hormonal condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a common hormonal disorder affecting one in eight women of reproductive age worldwide. However, medical experts have worked for more than one decade to rename it Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The consensus was published...