What is Dizziness?

Dizziness means being unsteady, but people use it to describe different things. But in general terms, dizziness often refers to three main things. The first is what we call Vertigo. That’s dizziness with the sensation of the room going round, the room spinning, often accompanied by feeling or even being sick. The second is feeling […]
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Toothache: Causes, Treatment, and Who Should You Consult?

Toothache is caused by inflammation of the dental pulp, which is a combination of nerves and blood vessels deep inside your tooth. There are actually three layers to a tooth. On the outside, we all know about the hard enamel, but underneath that there’s a softer dentine and underneath that, again, is this pulp which […]
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Understanding How Malaria Parasites Take Over Human Red Blood Cells

Malaria is a deadly disease that affects more than 200 million people annually, resulting in almost half a million deaths each year. This disease is caused by Plasmodium parasites, which cause extremely high fevers and shaking chills by infecting and reproducing inside human red blood cells. The parasites are transmitted between humans by mosquitoes. When […]
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What is Acid reflux?

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the throat. It produces a burning sensation or mild pain in the chest or upper abdomen, which is commonly referred to as heartburn. Usually, a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter keeps a tight seal between the stomach and throat. But if this muscle weakens or doesn’t […]
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HOW THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM WORKS

Your digestive system consists of all the organs involved in breaking down the food you eat, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products. When you take a bite of food, your digestive system is automatically activated. In the stomach, the food is broken down into smaller pieces and digestive juices are added. The food, which has […]
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Understanding HIV infection and stages.

HIV is one of the deadliest infections in the world, and it is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus that mainly targets the immune system. The immune system is the body’s special defense mechanism, which deals with germs, infections, and generally anything that does not belong in the body’s general system. The HIV virus mainly […]
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#WorldPancreaticCancerDay

  • November 16, 2023
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer The pancreas is a large gland located in the abdomen surrounded by the stomach, liver and spleen. The pancreas has two main functions, an exocrine function, which helps the body digest food and absorb nutrients, and an endocrine function, which helps control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer occurs when malignant tumors develop […]
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Why do we Cry?

  • September 7, 2023
Beyond destroying mascara, puffing up eyes, and the universal gloomy look, what purpose do our tears serve? First off, you should know that not all tears are the same. There’s the sudden eye irritation tears, they are not the same as the tears of the broken heart. In fact, we humans are lucky enough to […]
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WorldLungCancerWeek: The Staging Process of Lung Cancer

When you inhale, the lungs transfer oxygen from the air to your blood. They also take carbon dioxide from your blood and get rid of it when you exhale. Lung Cancer is a disease caused by the unchecked growth and spread of some cells from the lungs. There are two major types of lung cancer: […]
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What are cavities and what causes it?

You have whole communities of microbes living in your mouth right now and if you don’t treat them right, they’ll make holes in your teeth. No matter how much you brush your mouth is filled with microbes. Thousands of bacteria live on every single one of your teeth. And that’s if you have excellent oral […]
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