6 Surprising facts about pregnancy
There are some facts about pregnancy that you probably did not already know. There are dozens of books based on things that you can expect while being pregnant, but even if you were to...
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7 risks of self-medication
What is self-medication? Self-medication is when you take drugs, herbal medicines or home remedies on your own, or as a result of someone’s advice without consulting a doctor. Using self-medication to treat minor illnesses...
4 Tips for Having a Healthy Pregnancy
In this post, we are going to discuss 4 tips for having a healthy pregnancy. Being pregnant is a life-changing event for not only the mother but for the baby itself. With that being...
Prostate cancer: symptoms, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, complication, prevention and treatment
What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer which is also referred to as Cancer of the Prostate [ CaP] is a malignant transformation of the cells of the prostate gland into cells with the ability...
10 Effects of alcohol on the body
Effects of alcohol on the body Increased risk of some cancers Increased risk of liver problems like liver cirrhosis. Weight gain Bloated skin Memory problems Depression Hypertension Heart failure Erectile problems Wernicke encephalopathy
IVF: 5 step process,costs, risks, success rates and centres in Nigeria
What is the meaning of IVF? The full meaning of IVF is in vitro fertilization which some people like to refer to as ”test tube baby” or ”IVF baby” is a process by which...
Erectile dysfunction: 4 causes, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options
In this post, we are going to be discussing erectile dysfunction, causes, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options The story The kissing and groping had been hot. He’d come back from work and stealthily...
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and more
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is when a blood clot forms within a deep vein in the body, commonly in the deep vein of the calf area of the leg though it can also form...
Restless Leg Syndrome
Some patients who have restless leg syndrome can describing it as waking up and feeling like they have had a fight throughout the night. A case study He wakes up most mornings feeling tired...
DNA testing in Nigeria
In this article, we discuss DNA testing in Nigeria including consent, the document required, sample collection, laboratories to get it done and costs. What is DNA? DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the component of human...
Ministry of Health Nigeria
The Ministry of Health Nigeria is charged with the creation and implementation of health policies. Who is the minister for health in Nigeria? The person in charge of the Ministry of Health Nigeria is...
GIFSHIP (Group Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Programme)
GIFSHIP which means Group Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Programme was launched by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire on Thursday 26th November 2020. What is GIFSHIP? GIFSHIP is a health insurance package...