Reading Time: 3 minutes There is an age old belief that consuming a mixture of malt (any brand) and evaporated milk (any brand) can increase an individual’s blood level. No one knows where this idea came from and there is no scientific evidence to support this belief. This myth has been inadvertently propagated and Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutes The risk of developing breast cancer is a combination of many factors both environmental and genetic. Women are more likely to develop breast cancer than men. Having a risk factor doesn’t automatically mean that you will get the disease, as some women with similar risk factors may not eventually have Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Breast Anatomy There are different kinds of cells in the breast, they constitute the 3 main parts of the breast namely: a. Lobules: These are the glands that produce milk. It is only present in women and functional in women who have been pregnant or breast feeding. b. Ducts: These Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Sleep is influenced by a number of factors such as time of day, circadian rhythm, hormones like melatonin, mood, stress and food. Eating certain foods before bed time may aid your sleep. Here are some snacks and drinks to help you sleep better at night. Almonds It is a Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a contagious and potentially fatal liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV). The disease can be prevented by vaccination In some individuals, the disease can become chronic- lasting more than 6 months. The disease progresses slowly in people with the chronic form Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Rise and shine! Studies show that yoga has many physical and mental health benefits. It improves blood circulation to the organs of the body, tones muscles, corrects posture, reduces stress and calms one’s nerves. It helps to make one relaxed which is beneficial to people who suffer from anxiety. Yoga Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Anyone who lives long enough will experience insomnia at some point in their life. Many adults experience chronic insomnia, either in the form of inability to fall asleep after they lay down or due to difficulty stay asleep through the night and increased night time wakings. One of the ways Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Air pollution from diesel and gasoline exhaust emissions is an important public health concern. Living in a big city comes with high level of exposure to pollutants in the form of by-products of gas or diesel combustion from cars. In Nigeria and other parts of Africa that depend heavily on Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Head lice is a parasite that lives in the scalp of humans and feeds on blood. It is a nasty inconvenience and poses a public health problem. Head lice is highly common among school children or people living in close proximity all over the world. Women/girls are more likely to Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Have you ever visited or you live in an area that has lots of mosquitoes? Do you find them annoying? You are not alone, there is a universal hatred for mosquitos in general. Mosquitoes are mainly found in warm climates, especially areas with swamps, ponds and other forms of stagnant Read more…
