A glass of ‘milk’ a day, keeps diseases away. Not just apples. As adults, we’re all well-acquainted with this idea that Milk is good for us. But beyond this vague notion, there are uncertainties revolving around the specifics of exactly why that is. These three things are just a few out of many reasons why… Read More »
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, is as a trail-blazer in the reformation of the health sector. He stated this on Thursday night at a banquet organized by Delta Government in honour of participants at the 62nd National Council on Health (NCH) Meeting in Asaba. Ehanire said… Read More »
The Trump administration has announced it will soon ban flavoured e-cigarette products to deter an ever-growing number of young users. It comes amid an outbreak of vaping-linked severe pulmonary disease that has killed six people and sickened hundreds. Here are four things to know about vaping. Is it safer than smoking? The truth is, we… Read More »
The saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” was coined in 1913. It was based on rhyme in Wales: “Eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” Although there is no statistical proof that eating an apple every day would keep you from visiting the… Read More »
Management of Imo State University Teaching Hospital – IMSUTH, Orlu says there are no striking workers in the Institution, even as Imo State Government has continued to negotiate with critical stakeholders in the health sector in the state. IMSUTH Chief Medical Director, Dr. Chukwuma Duru made the clarification during a meeting with the Deputy Governor… Read More »
Eczema is a skin condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough. There are several types of eczema: atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and stasis dermatitis. It develops in early childhood and is more common in people who have a family history of the condition. In some… Read More »
You probably don’t worry about your underwear the same way you worry about your clothes. However, do you know that less concern of your underwear put your lady part (vagina) in trouble? here are mistakes you should avoid in underwear: Wearing Underwear to Bed This is a matter of personal preference, but when you look… Read More »
There are foods that are highly beneficial to human health and these 7 foods have some surprising cancer-fighting benefits! Black beans Black beans are classified as legumes. Also known as turtle beans because of their hard, shell-like appearance, black beans are, in fact, the edible seeds of the plant. They contain anthocyanins and triterpenoids, which… Read More »
Fluted pumpkin, commonly called Ugwu in Igbo dialect, is one of the most consumed dark green leafy vegetables which many us are unaware of its benefits to the body. Pumpkin leaves can be consumed in various ways – It can be made as a soup, added to salads, made as a dessert or eaten raw.… Read More »
A running nose or rhinorrhea is a condition where the nasal cavity is filled with a significant amount of mucus fluid. Running nose is mostly caused by common cold and influenza. Other causes of running nose include allergies and hay fever. What you can do to stop a running nose: Drink lots of fluids: Staying… Read More »