Cervical cancer develops in a woman’s cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the vagina). Almost all cervical cancer cases (99%) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted...
Read moreInsulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar (glucose). It can also occur when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Some effects of diabetes include heart disease, vision loss, and kidney injury. If blood sugar levels are...
Read moreThe burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to increase globally especially in developing countries, with different risk factors contributing to the surge. This is a result of rapid urbanization and the westernization of lifestyle...
Read moreThere are conditions that affect the structures or function of your heart which include: Angina- the type of chest pain that occurs due to decreased blood flow into the heart. Arrhythmia- or an irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm Congenital heart...
Read moreCardiovascular disease is a general term for a condition affecting the blood vessels of the heart. It is usually associated with a buildup of fatty deposits inside the arteries (atherosclerosis) and an increased risk of blood clots. It could...
Read moreBreast and Cervical Cancers are the highest killer solid cancers in ladies. More ladies survive these diseases in developed countries than developing countries. One out of ten of those positive cases will survive 5 years in developing countries...
Read moreMhealth (mobile health) is a general term for the use of mobile phones and other wireless technology to support the achievement of health objectives. The most common application of Mhealth is the use of mobile devices to educate consumers about...
Read moreReproductive health is an important component of men’s overall health and well-being. Too often, males have been overlooked in discussions of reproductive health, especially when reproductive issues such as contraception and infertility...
Read moreAbout 80% of the human body is made up of water. Every organ, cell and tissue in the human body uses it to function properly. Water is really important to us; you can stay hydrated by drinking water and taking certain foods with high water...
Read moreResearch has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns. It was analyzed that those who sat for more than eight hours a day with no physical activity had a risk of dying similar to those with obesity and smokers...
Read moreSet up reminder: you can use your phone or smart watch’s alarm function to set up reminders. Use a pillbox: get a pillbox that is printed with the days of the week. Load it up once a week with all your medication, so you’ll always be able to...
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