With Christmas, New Year and Valentine festivities out of the way, it is time to take control of your health and the best place to start is by checking eating habits. It takes a while to build habits, so do
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Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
Oral antifungal drug linked to higher rates of miscarriage
A commonly used medication, fluconazole, used to treat vaginal yeast infections, is linked to higher rates of miscarriage if used during pregnancy,
Marijuana improves fertility in men, beats colorectal cancer, chronic pain
With the increased legalisation of cannabis, especially medical marijuana, researchers are interested in finding out more about its effects on health. One area that is currently under
7 Ways to Handle Stress
Stress is a mental, physical or emotional strain or tension resulting from a demanding circumstance. Whenever someone experience stress it affect his/her daily activities negatively. Below are causes of some life stress experience:
5 Causes of Kidney Disease
Kidney is a vital organ in the human body that helps in filtering blood and producing urine. Apart from the removal of waste product and toxins from the body, kidney also help in secreting hormones that help produce red blood cell, promote bone health and regulate blood pressure.
Herbal remedies for cancer
catnip
*Brussels sprouts, green tea convert breast tumour to treatable form
*Scientists to produce therapeutic drugs in yeast using local plants
HIV positive family members shows off drugs they take daily
A lady has taken to Facebook to show off her HIV positive family and the routine they have to face daily to ensure that they stay healthy.
Preventive measures for December 2018 Concerts in Lagos State
Please plan your movements accordingly tomorrow Friday, 7th December, 2018. The following events are taking place.
With simulation, over 40 countries prepare for Ebola, others
FILE PHOTO: A Congolese health worker administers Ebola vaccine to a boy who had contact with an Ebola sufferer in the village of Mangina in North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, August 18, 2018. REUTERS/Olivia Acland/File Photo
Chemicals found in perfume, hand creams, body lotion pushes early puberty in girls
Perfume
Alcohol intake limits long-term weight loss for people with diabetes
Diabetes
Debate rages on first gene-edited babies, drives to eliminate diseases
The Chinese scientist He Jiankui claims he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies—twin girls whose DNA he says he altered in order to make them resistant to H.I.V. infection. Photograph by Mark Schiefelbein / AP
‘Orange juice, leafy greens reduce memory loss in men’
Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may be associated with a lower risk of memory loss over time in men, according to a study published in the
How drinking tea, coffee during pregnancy reduces baby size, by researchers
Women who drink tea or coffee during pregnancy are more likely to have small babies, research suggests.
Chloroquine, rainforest vine compound kill resilient cancer cells
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Anti-malaria drugs known as chloroquines have been repurposed to treat cancer for decades, but until now no one knew exactly what the chloroquines were targeting when they attack a tumor. Now, researchers from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of
Tekno Breaks Silence On Health Challenge
Nigerian music star, Tekno Miles has taken to his Twitter page to reveal that it has been very difficult for him. This is coming after his recent health challenges were revealed by Ubi Franklin in an Instagram post.
Eating early, good oral hygiene help in treatment of stomach, mouth ulcers
November 17 was World Ulcer Prevention Day. To avert the condition, medical experts advised early breakfast, at least by 10am. The same goes for lunch and dinner, which should also be eaten promptly.
Fight childhood pneumonia with immunisation, exclusive breastfeeding
breast feeding PHOTO:Pixabay
To prevent pneumonia, medical experts have urged smokers to kick the habit. They also advised on keeping away from infected persons. It is also important to stay away from people who have cold, the flu, or other respiratory tract infections and wash hands frequently.
Microgel powder fights infection, helps wounds heal
PHOTO: Science and Technology Research
While making smart glue, a team of engineers discovered a handy byproduct: hydrogen peroxide. In microgel form, it reduces bacteria and virus ability to infect by at least 99 percent.
Soy formula feeding during infancy associated with severe menstrual pain in adulthood
New research suggests that infant girls fed soy formula are more likely to develop severe menstrual pain as young adults. The finding adds to the growing body of literature that suggests exposure to soy formula during early life may have detrimental effects on the reproductive system. The study appears online in the journal Human Reproduction.
