It’s a woman’s nightmare to see her hair fall off just by combing it. Even though it is a natural to lose some hair follicles now and then, women don’t want to see it at all because a woman’s hair
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Mark Wealth There are two things a baby needs that has to be deliberately supplied. They are food and love. You really can’t say one is more important than the other. They’re both equally important and what’s super? They’re mutually
Mark Wealth A pair of sagging boobs is any woman’s nightmare and while sagging is inevitable for many women, you can take steps to prevent the girls from going down south too quickly. We’d all love to have perky breasts
A new report has proven a monthly vaginal ring and a daily oral emtricitabine; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Truvada—Gilead), both containing anti-HIV drugs, were safe and acceptable in studies of adolescents, two teams of investigators reported Tuesday at the 9th IAS Conference
Mark Wealth New parents will be like, “as long as there’s a fever, I’m yelling, DOCTOR!!!” But the fact is that, not every rise in temperature is bad. There are times when a fever actually means the body is getting ready
Even though the arrival of their twin is a good news and celebrations should be in place, the couple seem to be under some sort of pressure and facing challenges as their twins who arrived ahead of their due date
Adeolu Ande, a Professor of Entomology at the University of Ilorin, has decried killing mosquitoes, saying the insects are friends of humans that deserve to be properly managed. Ande made the statement on Monday in Ilorin in a paper he presented at
Babies mostly get worms of different kinds, including tapeworm, roundworm, hookworm, threadworm and ringworm, from putting things in their mouth, infected or undercooked food, contaminated water and soil while at play, and through contact with infected persons. Left untreated, these
President Muhammadu Buhari might not be returning to work anytime soon, as it has been revealed that he is not fit to go back to work yet. Briefing journalists at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting
Women’s Health has provided some eye opening facts about what may happen when you don’t regularly brush your tongue, read more and find out below: 1. Bad, VERY, bad breathe This is called Halitosis medically. How does it happen? The bacteria
The very painful feeling all pregnant women, especially those in their 3rd trimester have to go through when having to poop…Yes, Hemorrhoids. This condition is medically defined as “swollen veins in the lowest part of your rectum and anus.” They can
Some women find it difficult to get pregnant and apart from infertility, there are other reasons why this may be the case. A woman might be healthy as a horse, but certain unknown factors might just be delaying your miracle
The moment you discover that you are pregnant, your maternal instincts kicks in and all you want to do is protect your baby, well, in most cases. You start eating right and trying to stay safe as you become prone
Considering introducing solids to your baby is a good step, but wait a minute! Have you put all the essentials into consideration? Like when to start, what to start with amongst others? Here are the 8 Rs you must know
The kitchen is the heart of the home but also the heart of germs. Between cooking and cleaning, the kitchen is a veritable incubator for bacteria. The goal and aspiration of every family, is to have a germ free home. We
Exercising during pregnancy is seen as forbidden by a lot of women, especially in Nigeria. Most women believe the myth that exercising when pregnant can hurt their developing babies. However, today, we know differently. not only is it safe and okay
Nigeria’s incumbent health minister, Prof. Adewole urged Nigerians to abstain from the consumption of our traditional meat based meal such as Isi ewu, Kilishi, Suya, Ngwo Ngwo and others. He made this claim at First Annual Black Tie event organized
Conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye, is a quite common eye infection among children. The contagious infection which may be viral or bacterial is characterized by the inflammation or swelling of the conjunctiva (the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines
Do you give those finger and toenails of yours a long, hard look while trimming, shaping or reapplying some fresh nail polish? If you never do, it’s time to start as paying closer attention to them may help you spot
Our team of seasoned experts answer all your questions on pregnancy, delivery, children and women’s health, sexuality education and more. Q: What can I do to relieve bloating and stomach distension? It happens as soon as I eat or drink
The 2017 Pre-Budget Meeting with Directors of Health Planning, Research, Statistics and Finance from Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa and Oyo States held in Lagos last week. The states called for transparency in the budget and public finance management towards enabling the
Toddlers are prone to bouts of illnesses as they grow and their immune system develops. Find 8 common ones and home remedies you can apply. 1. Diarrhoea This can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Parasitic infections, too
Fever in babies can be quite frightening for parents and other caregivers, especially when it is higher than 40 degrees Celsius. It is often a sign your baby is fighting off an illness or infection. Your baby may also be
Proper nourishment is crucial to children’s rapid growth and development. However, being mothers in a fast paced generation, we get so busy and find it convenient preparing foods with quick prep time, often with the same nutritional value, repeatedly. As
It’s not uncommon for parents to pull all the stops to keep their kids away from dirt in the bid to keep infections at bay. From preventing engaging in play activities that can make them prone to germs to the
