Becoming a surrogate mother is gradually becoming a phenomenon as a source of livelihood, especially in Nigeria. Here is everything to know about the process What is surrogacy? Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction often supported by a legal agreement, whereby a woman agrees to carry and deliver a child on behalf of another couple or person, who will...
Health Benefits of Clove Tea Clove is a spice commonly used in cooking but has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its many health benefits. Clove tea is a herbal infusion made by steeping cloves in hot water. Here are some potential health benefits of clove tea for women: 1. Reduces menstrual cramps Clove tea has been...
Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. About 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. A miscarriage can be an incredibly devastating event, with long-lasting emotional issues, including depression, anger, fear, and guilt, but one of the most difficult aspects of a pregnancy loss is simply the complete lack of knowledge surrounding why...
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the recalled EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears eye drops. The recall is contained in a public alert with No: 008/2023 signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, in Abuja on Sunday. Public Alert No. 008/2023. Alert on recalled Artificial Tears Eye Drops linked...
Every fitness activity, such as walking or jogging, riding, burns calories, but some burn more per minute than others. The more intense the pace, regardless of the fitness activity, the faster you’ll burn the calories. Also, how fast you burn calories is affected by your weight These exercises will help you. 1. Jogging or running Running is a great way...
What is Vaginal Discharge? Vaginal discharge is a clear, white, or off-white fluid that comes out of your vagina. Your uterus, cervix, and vagina produce vaginal discharge, which is mainly made up of cells and bacteria. The fluid carries dead cells and bacteria out of the body, and vaginal discharge helps keep the vagina clean and prevent infection. Your vaginal discharge is supposed...
African velvet tamarind, popularly called Awin, is a fruit native to Africa. It is found in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Mali, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and some other African countries. Other names of Awin are black velvet tamarind, tumble tree, etc. The seed is enclosed in a dry, brownish, sweetly acidic, edible pulp, which...
Celine Dion in a shocking post on Thursday, revealed her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. Stiff person syndrome is a rare autoimmune movement disorder that affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Also known as Moersch-Woltman syndrome, it is a rare neurological disorder that has characteristics of an autoimmune disease. People with this condition first experience a stiffening...
Chinny Obinwanne, a medical doctor has founded Nigeria’s first breast milk bank. Known as Milk Bank, It was officially launched in August 2022. In this interview with BBC Africa, She reveals the inspiration behind her innovation and why she founded a breast milk bank. Watch her interview here View this post on Instagram A post shared by FabWoman...
More often than not, a yeast infection and a urinary tract infection (UTI) are confused with each other. While they are both infections that affect the lower pelvic and genital regions, they both have clear and distinct causes and symptoms. By the end of this article, you will be able to tell the difference between a yeast infection and a UTI...