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Vaginal discharge plays a crucial housekeeping role in the female reproductive system.
Fluid produced by the glands and cervix flushes out dead cells and bacteria, keeping the vagina healthy. As such, vagina discharge is perfectly normal. Normal vaginal discharge is…
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Vaginal dryness is a painful symptom brought on by different medical conditions. It can be caused by decreased hormone levels, breastfeeding, or certain medications.
While it is common in women during or after menopause, several women of different ages can experience…
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Cancer is a broad term that describes the medical condition that occurs when changes in cellular function cause rapid and rampant growth and division of cells.
A significant number of the body’s cells have specific functions and a fixed lifespan. However, when cells become cancerous, they lack the…
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Bladder stones are hard masses of minerals that build up in the bladder. This mainly occurs when a person does not completely pass urine. The minerals in concentrated urine crystallise and form small “stones.” Bladder stones can be uncomfortable, mainly affecting older males, but…
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Bladder cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the bladder. Malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissue of the bladder. The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower part of the abdomen that stores urine made by the kidney.
In most cases, cancer begins to form in the urothelial cells that…
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Benign prostate enlargement (BPE) affects men over 50 years old and is the term for an enlarged prostate. This impacts how a man urinates. It is not cancer and is not usually a serious threat to health.
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BPE is a condition that enlarges the prostate and affects how a man pees
It…
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Atherosclerosis is a disease that happens due to the build-up of plaques on the inside walls of the arteries. The arteries are blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen from the heart to other body parts. Plaques are sticky substances made of fat, sodium, or calcium.
Sometimes they clog…
Supplements are essential in the body. This is because they are extracted from food sources and provide the proper nutrients for the human body. While we agree that consuming the right quality of foods is important, we must also note that the peculiarities of pregnancy demand considerable nutrients for the woman and her baby.
Even though these offer amazing benefits, women must be wary of…
Little things can compare to the joy of coming home to meet a loyal, enthusiastic companion. A pet can do more than keep you company because they will love you unconditionally.
So, do you have furry friends sitting at your feet or curled up on the couch beside you? Your furry friend could positively impact your physical and mental health.
A pet can improve heart health, decrease stress, and…
If you ask most Nigerians what diseases are spread by mosquitoes, malaria is likely to be the answer you will get. While this is true, the awful truth is that mosquito bites transmit more than malaria because the disease that a particular mosquito carries depends on the mosquito type.
So, what other kinds of diseases are mosquitoes capable of inflicting on their victims?
Some Diseases…