Much like Rome, alcohol addictions are not developed in a day. However, the timeline for alcohol addiction differs by individual. It takes just a couple of drinks for some to get hooked, while the build-up in gradual consumption leads to addiction for others. To stop it before it causes more harm, we must address the […]
Today is world Bicycle Day! If you enjoyed cycling when you were younger, now could be a great time to revive your passion, You don’t need an expensive bike, special clothes, or a high degree of fitness to enjoy riding a bicycle. And it’s accessible to most people because you can easily do it at […]
Today is World Parent’s Day! What better day to celebrate this breed of Champions?! An African parent would rather suffer incurable disease than to open their mouth to tell you how much they love you. Of course, you should know that they love as much as any parent the world over does, if not more! […]
Each year between 50 000 to 100 000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula, an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. The development of obstetric fistula is directly linked to one of the major causes of maternal mortality: obstructed labour. Women who experience obstetric fistula suffer constant […]
By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. Preventing high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Practice the following healthy living habits: Eat a Healthy Diet Choose healthy meal and snack options to help you avoid high […]
It's a war – guerrilla warfare. From the point of view of the pathogen (a term used interchangeably with disease-causing microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi), we are just big storehouses of goodies for them to grow on; next to the brain, the immune system is the body's most complex system.
For the goal of universal health coverage to be actualized, every arm of the scheme (i.e clients, health care providers, health insurance companies) need to see itself as a key player and get involved.
Do you react to dust, cold or dry air, smoke, pollens, pets, rug, household chemicals such as detergents and hair dye, or some kind of food substances such as seafood, nuts, and egg?
DO YOU HAPPEN TO KNOW A CHILD WHO HAS HAD A FIT IN THE PAST? It could be very frightening and disturbing to see your child having a seizure particularly if it’s their first one
Depending on how early it is, and what kind of delivery the woman had previously, having another pregnancy right after could be very risky and can seriously put the woman’s life in danger