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TEETHING IN BABIES:How To Ease Their Pain
Parents will agree with me that one of the significant milestones in a baby's life is the appearance of the first set of TEETH. Although, the teething process may not be a very easy one for most babies (and even their parents), it is only a developmental phase in...
MALNUTRITION: Under-nutrition and Over-nutrition
Malnutrition is one of the most serious public health problems and may be a leading cause of death, whether directly or indirectly. Malnutrition refers to the impairment of the health of an individual resulting from a deficiency, excess or imbalance in nutrients...
Water on the brain (Hydrocephalus)
Hydrocephalus also described as “water on the brain”, is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up within the ventricles (cavities that contain fluid) of the brain and increases the pressure within the head. ‘Hydro’ simply means water, and...
Rubeola (Measles): What does it look like?
Rubeola (measles) is a viral infection that develops in the cells that line the lungs and the throat. It is extremely contagious and spreads via air whenever an infected person coughs or sneezes. When infected with measles, symptoms that develop include fever, cough,...
Childhood Vaccination: Learn the facts
There are certain vaccines your kid must get before they attain the age of attending schools. All thanks to adherence to immunization schedules and boosters for enabling more than a dozen diseases in Nigeria such as measles, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis...
How to self-examine your Testicles
Before you self-examine your testicles,let us remind you that the testes commonly known as the testicles are two oval-shaped organs of the male reproductive system with the main function of producing and storing sperms. They are contained in a sac of skin called the...
Menstrual hygiene tips every woman should know
Menstrual hygiene tips are as important as day to day care which should not be neglected. It serves as a way of preventing the spread of infection in the body. Menstrual hygiene is a practice that promotes health, wellness, and a sense of good feelings. It begins with...
HEPATITIS B IN PREGNANCY.
Hepatitis B in pregnancy is subject matter on women's health that hasn't been addressed enough in this part of the world and the education of women and everyone in general on the subject is essential for the good health of the baby inutero. Pregnant women infected...
DO YOU HAVE ITCHY SKIN AFTER BATH?
Itchy skin after bath can be intolerable especially when it occurs every time. It can be very frustrating to live with, imagine waking up to resume work early but stuck with itchy skin after shower. However, it ranges from mild short-lived to severe which is rare. It...
Do you examine your breast?
Do you examine your breast? Breast cancer is the second most frequent cancer and leading cause of death in women throughout the world. Progression of breast cancer is more rapid in younger aged women, especially of child-bearing age, as compared to older ones leading...