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Is There A Right Time To Eat Bananas? Find Out

Bananas are high up there when it comes to fruits rich in nutrients. If you live in tropical areas like Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, bananas are a part of your life. Except you are allergic, or you just don’t like their taste. Sold by local vendors on roadsides, in open markets and malls, many people pair bananas with their meals like rice or just snack on it. You can also add…
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You Can Get These Diseases From Kissing

Kissing is a universally loved act. Everyone craves a kiss that leaves you breathless and needing more. When the kiss is so good, it feels like nothing else matters around you, and the world is floating. That is because when you share a kiss with someone, a hormone called dopamine gets released, which makes you feel good. But imagine hearing something that feels that good can also spread…
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Five Health Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Sometimes, a headache, upset stomach or runny nose might just mean you have the flu, and a little home remedy or rest will ease these symptoms. However, if these symptoms persevere and become much more frequent even after much care, it is relevant to speak to a doctor and get a proper checkup because they might mean something more. Ignoring health problems just because they seem familiar…
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Sex During Menstruation Increases Risk Of HIV, Other STDs – Gynaecologist

Did you know having sex during menstruation increases your chances of contracting an STD? Yes, it does. Solomon Avidime, a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, has warned against engaging in vaginal sex with a menstruating woman, citing the possibility of partners becoming infected with HIV and other STDs. Prof. Avidime stated in an interview with…
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Football: High And Dangerous Levels Of Stress Observed Among Supporters

Football is one of the most exciting and popular games in the world. The excitement of football, activities, and even feelings of anticipation leading up to the game, can be unhealthy in ways you do not realise. Football has lots of fans who can be devoted and go to any length to ensure the team they support wins. However, you should know that there’s a strong emotion brought on by…
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Experts Advise Individuals Living With Diabetes On Regular Leg Check

Diabetes is a chronic condition brought on by either insufficient insulin production by the pancreas or inefficient insulin utilization by the body. According to The Business Day Newspaper, over 11 million individuals in Nigeria are living with diabetes. Dr Afoke Isiavwe, a medical expert in endocrinology, said people with diabetes should undergo routine foot examinations to reduce their risk…
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Fever: At What Temperature Should You Worry?

Primarily described as one of the body’s natural responses to infection, fever usually should not worry individuals. It simply refers to a higher-than-normal body temperature. It can be caused by a cold or flu, earaches, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, etc. It is the symptom of an illness. Children and adults have a fever when their temperature is higher than 100.4℉. This is…
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Why Nigeria May Once Again Lead The World In Cholera Cases—NCDC

There’s been an increase in cholera cases in Nigeria. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), 233 deaths occurred between January and September 25th, 2022. The centre in charge of the national response to the ongoing cholera outbreak in Nigeria has announced the launch of a campaign to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in the country. When asked…
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How To Treat Iron Deficiency? 

Approximately 30% of the global population has iron deficiency, with women and children most affected. This makes it a serious global public health problem that needs to be addressed. With awareness of symptoms and treatment when necessary, there are ways to identify iron deficiencies and support your body’s needs. Iron deficiency is a common type of anaemia, which occurs when your body…
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Myth or Fact: Eating Late Will Make You Gain Weight

There is much conflicting health advice out there, and the time to eat is one of them. You probably must have heard times without a number that you shouldn’t eat after 8 p:m. But does the time you eat actually determine how much weight you gain? To be candid with you, whether you eat at 8 a:m. or 8 p:m. (or even 11 p.m.), since it is the same food you’re ingesting, it will have the…
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