You might wonder what the link between diabetes and oral health problems is. The answer is high blood sugar. Suppose the high blood sugar is under poor control. In that case, oral health problems are more likely to develop as uncontrolled diabetes weakens white blood cells, the body’s primary defense against bacterial infections…
How many of us would love to receive health care right in the comfort of our bedrooms? A vast majority of us would. That is all that home-based care entails. However, there are other fine details that you should know. This article will discuss all that is necessary. Home-Based Care The WHO…
The DNA paternity tests have become a hot topic of discussion on Nigerian social media despite the controversy it leaves on its trail. Many say that this is a result of widespread ‘paternity fraud’ in the country. In this article, we will discuss all the tests entail in detail. What Is The DNA…
Hello there! Hope you are having a great day today? We’re sure that at least once, you must have had a reason or two (or more) to visit the hospital. So, did you have a good Doctor-Patient experience? Did the Doctor say or do anything that didn’t sit well with you? …
You’ve seen this one in the movies. It’s amazing that people can go into a prolonged state of unconsciousness for weeks, even months only to regain full consciousness and activity. As we all know, a coma state of unconsciousness where a person is unresponsive and cannot be woken. In this article, you…
Lice are tiny, wingless parasites that feed on warm-blooded hosts. Usually, female lice lay eggs on strands of hair, and the eggs hatch in about six to nine days. Lice can be present on the head, body, or pubic region. Symptoms of lice include intense itching, sores, and bite marks. It is best to…
Everybody yawns; from babies to senior citizens and even animals. Yawning is a reflex action that is quite contagious. Just thinking about yawning can cause you to yawn. There are different triggers for yawning including tiredness, boredom, and seeing other people yawn. In these situations, the brain is slowing down, causing a temperature drop.…
Laser hair removal might just be the answer you need to all of that unwanted hair. If there’s one thing you can expect after a clean shave, it’s that all of that hair will be back soon. With laser hair removal, it’s going to take quite a long time for hair regrowth, if any at…
Menstrual cups in Nigeria are used for the first reason that pops into your mind as you hear the phrase. Yes, they are used during menses as a substitute to tampons or pads. In this article, we will learn all that using a menstrual cup in Nigeria entails. Let’s dive right in. A menstrual cup…
As a patient in the healthcare setting, you wield huge control over how your health needs are satisfied. It all lies in the power of your consent to medical care. Let us see how this works. Informed consent is the way you participate actively in your medical care. It allows you to decide what is…