A cardiac arrest is a heart condition that occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. Sudden cardiac arrest is 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. Sudden cardiac arrest differs from a heart...
A woman has been left with her intestines hanging out of her abdomen after a nightclub shooting in 2017. Mother of two, Takieyah Reaves escaped death after being shot twice by a random attacker who sprayed bullets at a crowd of nightclubbers. Takieyah who was 29 when the incident happened was struck in her stomach and right leg. One of those...
Not many women know the numerous health benefits of bitter leaf juice. Bitter leaf botanical name ‘Vernonia amygdalina’ is a vegetable popularly known for its strong, bitter taste. In Nigeria, bitter leaf is called Onugbu by the Igbos, Ewuro by the Yorubas, and Shuwaka by the Hausa tribe. This leaf especially when taken as juice does a lot of wonders to...
Women in recent times are more vocal about cosmetic surgery and body enhancements unlike the days of old. Going under the knife to enhance one’s body has however become the new norm for celebrities. They’re openly flaunting the truth and advising other females who are interested to do the same. Here’s a list of Celebrities who have had surgery at...
A TENS (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis) survivor has taken to Instagram to share her story and it is so inspiring. The 22-year-old model who goes by the name Amber decided to embrace her new reality and enlighten us about her struggles with the disease. Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a type of severe skin reaction, together with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) that forms...
The level of anxiety in the community regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is currently high, as with every virus comes paranoia, hence, it’s no surprise a lot of people are concerned about the potential bump on pregnant women and their babies. However, If you feel anxious and worried about your own health and that of your family, you’re not alone....
Coronavirus may cause damage to the placenta of a pregnant woman, a recent research has shown. A small study of 16 pregnant women who tested positive for Covid-19 found evidence of injury to the placenta, the organ that acts as the gut, kidneys, liver and lungs for a fetus during pregnancy. In what could be a newly manifested complication of...
Sea salt that is produced by evaporating ocean water or saltwater from lakes. Sea salt is gaining more popularity because of its many health benefits. It is a much better option than the regular salt. Aside from its culinary uses, sea salt is often added to body scrubs, baths, beverages, and countless other products. Sea salt is rich in...
Maintaining good menstrual hygiene is important for your vaginal health and for the prevention of infections. May 28 is celebrated globally as Menstrual Hygiene Day to raise awareness of the importance of good menstrual hygiene management. It serves as a platform to bring together individuals, organizations, social businesses, and the media to create a united and strong voice for...
A battery ingestion by a child is every mother’s worst nightmare, as it is very dangerous. Button batteries are small, coin-shaped batteries used in remotes, toys, etc. When ingested, it could become lodged in the esophagus and cause a potentially serious injury due to a chemical reaction between the esophagus lining and the battery’s remaining current. The result: a caustic...