Ever had that moment when, after pulling down your panties, you notice a discharge with a colour you are not familiar with? The next moment, you are wondering, ‘What’s up?’ and what could have led to a change in the color of your vaginal discharge. Most of us have had that experience, and if the skipping of your heartbeat is...
Watermelon is a fruit that originates from Southern Africa. The green outer body is hard and fleshy, and rarely eaten, while the interior is soft, red, or pink flesh containing the many seeds; this is the part of watermelon which is typically eaten. The healthy or beneficial effects of watermelon are mainly derived from its unique nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and...
Do you know there are natural ways to test your pregnancy at home? While it is a must that you take medical tests to be sure of your pregnancy, there are some techniques that you can carry out at home before even going to the doctor. All the pregnancy tests mentioned below can be done at home with household...
How would you feel knowing there are fruits that can help you shed some weight? The issue of weight loss has become some sort of a national mantra. Even people who have no fat to boast of will tell you they are watching their weight. As much maintaining a healthy weight is important, you need to do it the healthy...
Cardiac arrest is said to be a complication of the COVID-19 virus. Known as the abrupt loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, the condition usually results from an electrical disturbance in your heart that disrupts its pumping action, stopping blood flow to your body. Also read, COVID-19: 7 Things To Know About People Who Are Asymptomatic According to research, patients...
Vitiligo can be defined as a skin disease where pale white patches start forming on the skin due to a lack of melanin, a skin pigment. If you have vitiligo in a place that has hair, the hair on your body may also turn white. A common misconception is that it is contagious. Nigeria has one of the highest numbers...
Maintaining good health and mind is a core part of living a good life and every woman deserves a good life. Yoga is one way to keep your health and mind in good shape. When it comes to multitasking exercise, though, the benefits of yoga are not only seemingly endless. ALSO READ: 6 Reasons Why Planks May Be More Beneficial To Your...
Infertility has always been a major issue for couples. Science has, however, made it possible for a lot of women to be mothers thanks to IVF (in vitro fertilization). In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a type of assistive reproductive technology (ART). It involves retrieving eggs from a woman’s ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm. This fertilized egg is known as...
Sickle Cell Disease occurs when red blood cells become abnormally long and pointed, similar to the shape of a banana. It is also a genetic condition that occurs when a child receives a sickle cell trait from each parent and is the most common genetic blood disorder. According to research, Nigeria has the highest number of Sickle cell diseases in the...
World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Nigeria free of polio. The information was announced on the organisation’s official Twitter account. According to WHO, polio was no longer endemic in Nigeria, however, the disease is still in two countries. See tweet below: Today, Nigeria’s complete documentation for #WildPoliovirus free status was accepted by the Africa Regional Certification Commission for polio...