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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION REGARDING AQUAGENIC URTICARIA

< 1 mn read Water, often celebrated as life’s essential element with the enduring saying “water has no enemy,” can, paradoxically, trigger discomfort and irritation for certain individuals upon contact with their skin. You may have encountered someone experiencing intense itching or redness after bathing or touching water, prompting curiosity about the cause. This phenomenon is a skin condition […]

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KEY POINTS ABOUT TREMORS IN HANDS

2 mn read Tremors in the hands are often linked with older age, but many young individuals also grapple with health conditions that significantly disrupt their daily routines, from simple tasks like writing to more intricate activities. The involuntary shaking of hands, medically known as hand tremor, is a common occurrence. Hand tremor refers to a neurological condition […]

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5 TIPS TO MAKE LABOR EASIER FOR YOU

2 mn read Labor can be an intense and challenging experience, but there are several ways to prepare your body and mind to make it smoother and more manageable. 1. **Sit on a Birth Ball** Using a birth ball (exercise ball) can greatly benefit labor preparation by: – Strengthening core and lower back muscles – Opening up the […]

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A paediatrician has clarified that breast milk is not a remedy for jaundice.

< 1 mn read A consultant paediatrician has dispelled the misconception that applying breast milk to the eyes of jaundiced babies can cure the condition. Dr. Funmi Adesokan, a Consultant Paediatrician at Osun State University Teaching Hospital, clarified this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo. Dr. Adesokan explained that jaundice occurs due to […]

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“One in Three Nigerian Adults Affected by Hypertension, Warns Hypertension Society”

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Hypertension Society has recently revealed a concerning statistic: one in three Nigerian adults is hypertensive. This announcement sheds light on the significant health challenge posed by hypertension within the country. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition that can lead to severe complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney […]

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Cholera cases rise to 107 in flood-ravaged Kenya

< 1 mn read The number of cholera cases has increased to 107 in Kenya as heavy flooding caused by seasonal rains continues to wreak havoc in the country, the government confirmed on Thursday. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the Ministry of Health, together with the Kenya Red Cross, are conducting medical outreach programs and control […]

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3 eating disorders that should have you concerned about your mental health

2 mn read Untreated eating disorders can have serious consequences on physical and emotional well-being. Eating disorders affect all people from different ages and backgrounds and have serious physical and emotional consequences Untreated eating disorders can lead to severe health complications, and treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach involving medical, nutritional, and psychological interventions Eating disorders are complex mental […]

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Lack of sleep affects your life more than you think — here’s what you need to fix

2 mn read Short sleep and insomnia can devastate the body and accelerate old age. Scientists have evidence that every sleepless night not only affects our well-being, but also increases our subjective age. Sleep is a key element of mental and physical health, and lack of it makes us feel tired, lethargic and deprived of energy. What does […]

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Sokoto Assembly summons health commissioner over hospital contract, missing facility

< 1 mn read The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned the state Commissioner for Health, Asabe Balarabe, to appear before its committee next Tuesday after failure to honour previous invitations. The Chairman, House Committee on Health, Kabiru Dauda (APC-Gada East), announced the resolution after the committee’s meeting with the contractor handling the construction of Premier Hospital […]

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