Violence against people committed based on gender is referred to as gender-based violence. Its roots are in harmful norms, power abuse, and gender inequality.
Gbadegesin Alawode, a Nigerian health practitioner, has developed an app called “VoiceIT”, which will allow survivors to report cases of abuse and connect with verified organizations or experts via mobile phones.
Alawode…
There are several diseases which can affect the human body. Most of which can be undetectable for an extended period. Fungal infections can affect anyone and appear in any body part.
According to medical experts in Nigeria, 11.8 per cent of Nigerians suffer from invasive fungal infections each year.
According to the experts, who spoke at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control’s fungal…
About 85% of women suffer from menstrual cramps and bloating during their monthly periods. Many of these women have no idea that it is possible to survive a monthly period without going through any pain because they have been experiencing it for years.
“Since menstrual pain is a leading cause of school absenteeism for adolescent girls, it’s important to explore options that can…
The rising cases of Cholera across Africa have forced the World Health Association ( WHO) to adopt a new strategy for administering the cholera vaccines; now, one dose instead of the usual two per person.
Earlier this month, the UN health agency said the “strained global supply of cholera vaccines” had pushed the International Coordinating Group (ICG), — arm of the agency that manages…
In a new study, psilocybin, a synthetic version of the mind-altering substance found in magic mushrooms, improved severe depression -the treatment-resistant kind- for up to twelve weeks.
The 25mg psilocybin tablet induces a dreamlike state in patients, increasing the likelihood of successful psychological therapy.
“This drug can be extracted from magic mushrooms, but that is not the…
Recently, intermittent fasting has become popular as a somewhat less painful but fast route to weight loss.
It is an eating schedule that flip-flops between eating and fasting in an orderly scheme. Intermittent fasting focuses on “when to eat”, while many diets are about “what to eat”.
Basically, it’s eating within its weight loss plan, where you fast for 16 hours and eat within an…
Can high blood pressure increase the risk of Covid-19 complications? Studies say so.
High blood pressure is a known risk factor for a Covid-19 attack severe enough to necessitate hospitalisation and, in some cases, death. Research suggests that even if you are fully vaccinated and boosted, having high blood pressure doubles your risk of having a severe case of Covid.
Blood pressure is…
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…
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…
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…