Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Asthma Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on November 30, 2022 What Is Asthma? 1/22 Asthma is a long-term problem in the tubes that carry air into your lungs that can make it hard for you to breathe. These airways get so narrow that air can’t move freely. It can… Continue reading Guide to Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
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FG finally bans alcoholic beverages in small sachets
BREAKING: FG finally bans alcoholic beverages in small sachets Dele Anofi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned alcoholic beverages produced in sachets less than 200ml. The agency said the five-year window given to the manufacturers of the products to stop producing the drinks in sachets and pet bottles… Continue reading FG finally bans alcoholic beverages in small sachets
Ways to Relieve Back Pain
Ways to Relieve Back Pain Medically Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on February 10, 2023 Sleep Better 1/14 When you have back pain, sleeping can be hard. It can be a vicious cycle because when you don’t get enough sleep, your back pain may feel worse. A poor sleep position can also aggravate back pain.… Continue reading Ways to Relieve Back Pain
Health benefits of grapefruit
Health benefits of grapefruit Grapefruit is a tropical citrus fruit known for its sweet yet tart taste. It is rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fibre. This makes it one of the healthiest citrus fruits you can eat. Plus, research shows that grapefruit may have some powerful health benefits. These include weight loss and a reduced… Continue reading Health benefits of grapefruit
Facts About Anaemia
Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Anaemia Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 27, 2023 What Is Anaemia? 1/23 Ansemia develops when you don’t have enough robust, healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. The blood cells may lack enough hemoglobin, the protein that gives blood its red color. Anaemia affects about… Continue reading Facts About Anaemia
Mistakes That Can Affect Your Cholesterol
Mistakes That Can Affect Your Cholesterol Medically Reviewed by Dany Paul Baby, MD on August 28, 2023 Written by Paul Frysh Your Numbers 1/13 Your cholesterol levels tell your doctor about the fats in your blood. Unhealthy levels are linked to hardening of the arteries, which can cause heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Your… Continue reading Mistakes That Can Affect Your Cholesterol
FACT CHECK: Wetting the head first while bathing doesn’t cause stroke
FACT CHECK: Does wetting the head first while bathing cause stroke? BY JESUPEMI ARE An article circulating online claims people often have strokes while in the bathroom because they are showering in the “wrong sequence” by wetting their heads first. The article claims this sequence causes the blood to rise to the head quickly and… Continue reading FACT CHECK: Wetting the head first while bathing doesn’t cause stroke
Guide to Leukaemia, Causes, Types, Treatment
Guide to Leukaemia Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on June 27, 2022 Written by William Moore What Is It? 1/22 Leukaemia is cancer of the blood cells. It shows up at about the same rate today as it did in the 1950s, but new treatments mean you can live with it longer than ever and… Continue reading Guide to Leukaemia, Causes, Types, Treatment
Tips For Staying Healthy, Active, Positive
Tips For Staying Healthy, Active, Positive Written by Adejumoke Adeeso Many people get active to improve overall health, build muscle, and of course, get a killer bod, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. For the past decade or so, scientists have pondered exercise and nutrition can boost overall health. Regardless of age or fitness… Continue reading Tips For Staying Healthy, Active, Positive
Surprising Causes of High Cholesterol
Surprising Causes of High Cholesterol Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on August 28, 2023 Written by Sharon Liao Stress 1/12 Chronic stress causes a number of health problems, including high cholesterol. Research shows that it raises your risk for high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and lowers levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol. That’s because stress hormones,… Continue reading Surprising Causes of High Cholesterol