Cosmetic surgery is a type of surgical procedure that aims to improve appearance. This includes liposuction, tummy tuck, face lift, breast augmentation, and Brazilian butt lift (BBL). There has been a rise in cosmetic surgeries across the world as more women are willing to go under the knife just to have the perfect body. In Nigeria, popular celebrities who have...
An ongoing outbreak of monkeypox was confirmed on 6 May 2022, beginning with a British resident who, after travelling to Nigeria, presented symptoms consistent with monkeypox on 29 April 2022. The resident returned to the United Kingdom on 4 May, creating the country’s index case of the outbreak. Six nations in Africa are currently experiencing a monkeypox endemic, according to...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has warned that monkeypox can be transmitted through sex. The NCDC in a statement shared on its website also listed some symptoms of the disease. It read; “Symptoms of the illness include fever, headache, body aches, weakness, swollen lymph nodes (glands) and a rash. After about 1 to 3 days of fever, the rash...
I have not found one person that enjoys having pimples, and even when I do, I am not sure I would want to be their friend. Acne breakouts in black women are caused by a variety of reasons that are inherently linked to our health care. Face mapping techniques have been present for some time now but a lot of the...
The Spanish government is set to pass a law offering three days of menstrual leave a month for workers who experience severe period pain. It is part of a wider approach to treating menstruation as a health condition, which also includes the abolishing of VAT on some hygiene products – the so-called “tampon tax”—and free hygiene products being made available...
Fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic condition that causes all-over muscle pain, joint pain, and fatigue, which may come and go. When you have fibromyalgia, you may have more cells that carry pain signals than usual. And you may have fewer cells that slow down pain signals. Anyone can get fibromyalgia, including children; however, women are twice as likely as men...
Over time, there have been instructions on how to lose weight for better health; however, there are still people who need to actually gain weight for healthy living. People who are overweight can suffer from obesity; meanwhile, people who are underweight can suffer from malnourishment. In addition, not only poor eating habits can cause a person to lose weight; it...
Most women want to lose weight and this can be achieved in several ways. For those who don’t like to exercise, we have the perfect solution for you. Peppermint tea is the solution you need to lose weight as quickly as possible. This aromatic beverage can beat a fancy cappuccino or packaged fruit juice that contains a truckload of calories,...
The subject of having period sex is usually seen as a dirty act and a taboo. However, despite the narratives surrounding the act, it is safe and is known to have some benefits. If you have ever wanted to have sex during your period, here are some things to consider. 1. Orgasms can relieve cramps and headaches Menstrual cramps occur...
Getting pregnant and bearing children is a desire of most women. Apart from the emotional satisfaction they get from nurturing life and bringing it into existence, pregnancy also makes it possible for them to fulfill their cultural role as women. Many societies don’t necessarily welcome with open arms, women who for any reason don’t bear children. For these reasons, the...