Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that occurs when your ovaries (the organ that produces and releases eggs) create excess hormones. The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn’t well understood but may involve a combination of genetic and...
High cholesterol is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood.It’s mainly caused by eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking, and drinking alcohol. It can also run in families. You can lower your...
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure a child’s health and survival. However, contrary to WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies that help...
Thirty minutes of modest exercise (walking is ok) at least 3 to 5 days a week is recommended, but the greatest health benefits come from exercising most days of the week. Exercise can be broken up into smaller 10-minute sessions.Start slowly and progress gradually to...
Sleep is often neglected, though a very essential part of our daily routines. Obtaining healthy sleep is important for optimal physical and mental health, improving productivity and overall quality of life. Without sleep, we can’t form or maintain the pathways in our...
Everyone has body odor. It could come from any part of the body/body coverings or orifices- nose, mouth, ear, genitals, feet etc. Body odor from the skin, called bromhidrosis, caused by the combination of sweat and bacteria normally found on the skin, is a normal part...
COVID-19 is a rapidly spreading viral infection that originated from Wuhan province, China. There has been an exponential increase in the number of confirmed cases since the first incidence in December 2019. This has led to declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic...
Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illnessof 2-21 days. Transmission to humans: Primarily through contact with food or household items contaminated with rodent’s urine or faeces Person-to-person infections and laboratory transmission can also occur,...
It’s the harmattan season again and it is upon us. This season begins by the end of November and extends to mid-March. It is characterized by dry, cold and dusty wind with variations in the ambient temperatures of day and night. Amongst the many effects of harmattan,...
Salt is a very indispensable ingredient in our food. It is also one of the key electrolytes in the body which has to be kept within normal by the body to ensure optimal functioning of the cells in the body. It is both beneficial to our health, when taken correctly,...
