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…
You may not know it, but your gender affects and determines the health challenges you might face.
While both sexes are similar in many ways, researchers have found that sex and social factors can make thedifference when it comes to your risk for disease, how well you respond to medications, and how often you seek medical care.
That’s why scientists are taking a closer look at…
Ageing is something we would all go through and a normal part of life; it is also one thing women are afraid of (well, asides from bugs). As soon as some start entering their 20s, they become conscious of anything appearing on their skin, and if anything indeed appears, inform acne, pimple or wrinkles, then it becomes a nightmare and concern.
In their seeking for alternatives, people…
It has been long posited that knowledge is power. People also believe that ignorance kills faster than any disease. This is why you need to know what cellulitis entails. The interesting facts of cellulitis are presented to you for educational reasons and not to instil fear in you.
It is one of those skin infections that happens to your skin when there is a break in the skin. It is known as…
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…
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…
Is it possible to relieve headache symptoms without taking medication? Yes, it is.
Headaches are pains in the head or face that are often described as throbbing, constant, sharp, or dull. The type, severity, location, and frequency of headaches can vary greatly. Headaches are a common condition that almost everyone will experience at some point.
Understanding what causes or triggers…
Anxiety is like an uninvited guest. It can strike when you least expect it. Anxiety is a feeling of unease that can range from mild to severe and includes worry or fear. Everybody at one stage in their life has experienced anxiety symptoms.
Many people experience this feeling which can lead to other mental and physical health conditions. When a person suffers from anxiety, medication is…
Nipples are sensitive, and they can sting for bunches of reasons. Tight garments, rashes, and diseases can all bother delicate skin. For ladies, sore areolas are normal during periods, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.
Pain in the nipples can cause scare but it is usually no cause for alarm.
Here are well-known reasons for nipple pain and how to treat them.
Why are my nipples…
If you’re already using anti-ageing creams and moisturizers, then it is time to embrace anti-ageing fitness, don’t you think? Even if you’re relatively new in the world of “anti-ageing”, its fitness routines might just be what you’ll like.
We know you’re concerned about your natural ageing process and its effect on your body and appearance, and that’s why you’re using…