There are quite a several sexually transmitted infections with varying causes and symptoms. However, the tricky thing about gonorrhoea and some other S.T.I.s is that they may not cause any symptoms. A person can have gonorrhoea and feel completely fine, with nothing to suggest that something is wrong with their health. This is why every sexually active person needs to stay one step ahead by…
Many people are going about their daily routine without knowing that they have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This is not entirely their fault because it has become normal to dismiss chronic stress and fatigue as mere tiredness. Sadly, many people believe the myth that there is no level of stress that a glass of cold water or a power nap would not fix.
But it is really not so, many people have…
Each year, about 10 million people develop tuberculosis worldwide and an estimated 1.5 million people die from the infection. For some people, the red alert came when the cough lasted for more than three weeks and started coming with blood. For others, it was night sweats, fatigue, and alarming weight loss.
Tuberculosis stories may differ but one thing is common in all stories- everyone says it is…
With a commitment to work and family life, it is easy for men to get carried away, causing them to relegate their health to the backseat. As a man, making time for your health is vital to your all-around success. Taking simple steps like getting checked for prostate cancer for early detection and quitting smoking now to prevent severe effects in 5 to 10 years’ time can save your life. Seeing…
Getting out of bed in the morning can sometimes be a struggle; you may wake up stressed, tired, or even anxious. When you need a quick fix, the first solution that may come to mind is to grab an energy drink or make a cup of coffee. As easy as that is, it is not your healthiest option.
You can switch to a healthier exercise alternative and kick-start your day with the right energy, even without…
It is pretty easy to pick up any habit- that is what scientists say. Whether it is a good or bad one, it takes about fourteen (14) days to form a habit.
Imagine taking the same route to work for five days without inconvenience. Would you stick to that route on the sixth workday, or would you suddenly take a new route? There is a 99.9% chance that you will go for the old, convenient…
Since the pandemic began, COVID-19 has been linked to malaria and is widely believed to go hand in hand. This is because in many cases, COVID-19 and malaria exhibit similar symptoms. Some of these symptoms include fever, fatigue, and headache. These similarities make it possible for misdiagnosis.
One condition may be confused for the other, especially when no test is carried out and the doctor…
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman’s uterus. The uterus, also known as the womb, is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. The uterine lining is the source of menstrual blood.
You may need a hysterectomy for many reasons. The surgery can be used to treat a number of chronic pain conditions as well as certain types of cancer and infections.
The extent of a hysterectomy…
You have most likely seen that “Smokers are liable to die young” warning on the packs of cigarettes. It is not just a bunch of words. Smoking tobacco is very dangerous for your health.
But that does not seem to stop many people, does it?
WHO reported in 2020 that tobacco kills more than eight million people every year, and worldwide, about 1.3 billion people are tobacco users.
There…
To most people, autism is fictional. They believe you only see autistic persons in movies and TV shows and many believe autism is a very rare condition. This is quite far from the truth as the World Health Organization reports that one in 160 children live with autism. The United Nations General Assembly created World Autism Awareness Dayto shed more light on autism.
Autism awareness…