Juice is a very important component of the diet of a cancer patient. Cancer patients are encouraged to consume enough fruits because of how beneficial it is, and the most common ways to enjoy these fruits is by juicing it. The process of juicing extracts liquid from fruits and vegetables with the help of a…
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain an erection. It is a constant source of worry for many men today. Medical research have stated that there’s a link between fitness and erectile dysfunction. Does fitness help erectile dysfunction? This article answers this question, as well showing you the best exercises for erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction…
Hepatitis B is a viral liver infection. It is the inflammation of the liver cells caused by the hepatitis B virus. The inflammation is not particularly caused by the virus itself but from the immune response of the body as it tries to eliminate the virus and recover from the infection. The infection could also…
Some 20 – 30 years ago, the word “depression,” concerning mental health, was rarely used in Nigeria. This was not because the word did not exist then, but because there was less awareness as to what depression was. Depression in Nigeria is increasing and it would vital to know more about it. Mental health, as…
An endemic disease is a disease with high prevalence in a certain region or area over a long period of time. There are quite a few endemic diseases in Nigeria, that are still present and widespread. There are two types of endemic diseases. Holoendemic Diseases – endemic diseases that primarily affect children and younger kids….
After the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the whole world, there has been precautionary measures taken by governments to alleviate the spread. These measures includes the closures of public places, travel bans, social distancing rules, lockdown and strict use of facemasks by the public. Therefore, the use of facemasks has become a regular part of our…
Even at their most effective pace – social distancing has only helped to slow down the spread of the coronavirus disease – it does not cure it neither does it offer any help to those who have been infected with the virus. Scientists are currently in a race to find an effective cure for the…
As of the 25th of March, 2020, the total number of confirmed coronavirus disease in Nigeria has risen to 46 – a huge jump from the first case confirmed on the 28th of February 2020. The coronavirus first originated in China and has since spread to 15 countries with Italy having the highest number of…
The coronavirus outbreak has overtaken the whole world, and Nigeria was not left out. The coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria has caused panic, fear, and anxiety among Nigerians. There are so many questions you might have about coronavirus in Nigeria. Here’s all you need to know about coronavirus in Nigeria. In a bid to curb the…
Filariasis, otherwise known as elephantiasis, is a disfiguring and disabling disease, triggered by a parasitic infection of one of the three nematodes (roundworms): Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, or Brugia timori. The tropical disease usually occurs when filarial parasites are spread into the human body through infected mosquitoes. Furthermore, these microscopic worms can live for about…
