Hmmm! Who knew that our feet could give us signals or warnings about our health?🤔🤔 Your feet can provide early clues to problems in other parts of your body. Your feet can also tell you a lot about underlying health conditions before they show up anywhere else. For example, stiff joints in your feet or…
People who shake hands are much more likely to transmit infections than those who exchange a friendly kiss on the cheek. Hands are a critical link in the chain of infection because they transmit infections from surfaces to people and between people. A handshake is the main form of physical contact in society, but…
In recent years, there has been a growing need for cancer screening and awareness in Nigeria, particularly during the month of October, also known as Pink October. Pink October is an international campaign aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer and promoting early detection and treatment. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among…
What is an IUD? IUD stands for “intrauterine device.” It is a T Shaped device as tiny as a quarter that is inserted into the Uterus. It is one of the most effective and safest method of contraception. There are different types and uses of the IUD, which are: Hormonal IUD: This type has the…
A lot of people hear food poisoning and think someone somewhere is after them, “Village People”. Food poisoning is basically a food-borne illness resulting from eating a portion of contaminated food. There is no day that gets by without a lot of people getting sick from contaminated food. Common causes include bacteria and viruses. Less often, the…
What is diabetes? Diabetes happens when your body isn't able to take up sugar (glucose) into its cells and use it for energy. This results in a build up of extra sugar in your bloodstream. Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to serious consequences, causing damage to a wide range of your body's organs and tissues…
Getting Ready to say "I do"?
A premarital test is a test that offers a crucial health assessment of soon-to-be married couples in which they are tested for genetic, infectious and transmissible diseases to prevent any risk of transmitting any disease to each other and their children. Marriage is considered a remarkable event…