Matthew Imerhion You’ve probably heard countless times that the immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs working together to defend the body against the several harmful microorganisms like bacteria and viruses, encountered on a daily basis which
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Ogbugoh Terundu Joy Esq. Ice cream, chocolates, soft drinks, sweets, are just a few of the treats we endorse our little ones with. “They are kids” we say and so go on to buy all the unnatural sugary things they
To the layman, morning sickness happens as soon as a woman gets pregnant and it occurs as soon as she wakes up, hence the name “morning sickness.” But are these facts? Let’s find out in this exposé on everything you
Eyinade Eweje Did you know the immune system is suppressed so the body doesn’t see the sperm or foetus as an invader and reject it? Consequently, during pregnancy, the white blood cells become less powerful, making you more prone to
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
Please learn from my brother’s story and take your health seriously. I lost my sweet mum in 2009. My dad followed in 2012 and since then, God has been great to us. God crowned my efforts with success and I
Children, especially toddlers are prone to a lot of illnesses that can give you scares. While you cannot prevent certain ailments, you can be cautious and ready to help them out when they break down. Itchy skin is a common
Mark Wealth It’s a noble and exciting thing to teach your children healthy lifestyle. Their eating habits are very important to their growth and development. Based on this we have taken our time to put together a number of principles
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
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
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
