Lower abdominal pain is one of the most common health complaints among women, yet it is often misunderstood or ignored. Many women assume that pain in the lower belly is simply part of being female, especially when it happens around menstruation. While this can sometimes be true, lower abdominal pain can also be your body’s way of alerting you to...
A recent controversy involving Bon Bread has sparked widespread online conversation after a shop owner on TikTok posted a video showing a loaf of bread that has lasted over two months and still felt very fresh without any signs of spoilage or mold. Although no brand was explicitly mentioned, social media users linked the claim to Bon Bread based on...
Tourette syndrome (TS), also known as Tourette’s, is a neurological disorder that begins in childhood or adolescence. The disorder usually causes repeated, involuntary movements and sounds that can’t be easily controlled, known as tics. Most symptoms reduce or disappear in adulthood. While it is incurable, treatment that includes behavioural therapies (CBIT) can help manage the disorder. The exact cause of...
An intense heatwave is currently being experienced in Nigeria with no end in sight till the seasonal rains start this month (May), according to reports. A heat wave is a period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity, especially in oceanic-climate countries. A heat wave occurs when a system of high atmospheric pressure moves into an area...
Have you been trying to get pregnant after about a year of unprotected sex? There may be underlying factors and habits affecting your fertility that you aren’t taking note of. Here are some of them. 1. Taking certain medications Drugs like antibiotics, antimalarial treatments, and other drugs you are taking for some diseases or infections may affect your fertility....
Lassa fever is a disease that remains a serious public health concern in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. Although it has existed for decades, seasonal outbreaks continue to raise alarm due to their potential severity and high fatality rate when treatment is delayed. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Nigeria recorded a rise...
A groundbreaking test using menstrual blood to test for signs of cervical cancer could be a convenient, non-invasive, and accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers have said. The Pap smear procedure, while lifesaving and important, is invasive, intimate, and, for some, emotionally triggering, which has led many women to delay or completely avoid cervical cancer screening. This...
Snakes remain a significant concern for many Nigerians, particularly for those residing in rural communities and areas with bushes. Plants that repel snakes are therefore often searched for by people looking for natural ways to protect their homes, especially in areas where snake encounters are common. While this is not a substitute for modern pest control methods like fumigation, certain plants...
In recent times, the term ‘oil pulling’ has become a social media trend, with many women incorporating it into their wellness routines and talking about its numerous benefits. You’ve probably seen it on your social media feed: videos of influencers and wellness enthusiasts swishing coconut oil around their mouths. Oil pulling is an oral care practice that involves swishing oil...
Digestive issues are often ignored or self-treated, but persistent symptoms may signal deeper health problems. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and esophagus. What Does a Gastroenterologist Treat? A gastroenterologist manages conditions such as: Acid reflux (GERD) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease...