Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities. These changes are severe enough to interfere with social or occupational functioning. It isn’t a specific disease; it’s a group of symptoms caused by other conditions. About 5%–8% of adults over 65 have some form of dementia. This percentage doubles every five years...
The world is on high alert again over the news of the emergence of a new Coronavirus variant called Omicron. While it will take scientists some weeks to understand the omicron variant, including how quickly it can spread and what the illness that results from infection looks like, the World Health Organization has already labeled Omicron a “variant of concern”, meaning it...
Fibroids are more common in Black women than in white women, according to research. Uterine fibroids usually appear in women of childbearing age, generally between 30 and 40 years old, but they can show up at any age. Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on the walls of a woman’s uterus. Sometimes these tumors become quite large and...
Going to sleep at 10 pm regularly could result in a lower risk of developing heart disease, new research has found. For the research published in the European Heart Journal, UK experts studied 88,000 volunteers and concluded that matching sleep to the body clock may account for a reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study collected data on the...
Passion Fruit has amazing health benefits for women and here are a few of them. Passion fruit is a tropical fruit of the Passiflora vine. The fruit is coined after its flower, which comes from one of the hundred species of the passionflower. Grown all over the world, they are commonly found in Asia, Europe, Australia, and South and North America....
Bell peppers contain health benefits that are beneficial to the health of women. Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, belong to the nightshade family along with aubergine, tomatoes, and potatoes, which are native to Central and South America. Bell peppers come in various colors, such as red, yellow, orange, and green. The green peppers, which are unripe, have a...
A breast self-exam (BSE) is a method you can use to examine your breasts. It is best done a few days after menstruation ends or on a set date for post-menopausal women and involves visual inspection in a mirror and palpation (feeling) while lying down or showering to check for lumps, skin changes, or nipple discharge. As a woman, a...
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the organs of a woman’s reproductive system, which include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix. Several different types of bacteria can cause PID, including the same bacteria that cause sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. What commonly occurs is that bacteria first enter the vagina and cause an...
Eggplant also known as aubergine is a vegetable related to the nightshade family which consists of tomato, bell pepper, potato etc. Native to Asia, eggplants ae commonly purple in colour although they can be in colours like red, green or even black. Often called vegetables, they are technically fruits because they contain seeds. Eggplants are a great addition to your...
The WHO has made a historic feat with the endorsement of the world’s first malaria vaccine. The vaccine has been shown to help prevent the disease is geared towards children, in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions with moderate to high transmission. The recommendation to begin using the RTS, S vaccine, is based on an ongoing pilot programme set up by...