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…
DetailsHaving a newborn baby can change your routine, and it is especially new for first-time parents. Newborn babies are fragile because their immune system is not yet strong enough. Below are some care tips for newborn babies. Always Wash Your Hands Before carrying your baby, wash your hands or apply a hand sanitizer. Washing your…
DetailsEverybody 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.…
DetailsYears ago, this was not a topic for discussion. Today, it feels like the most discussed topic in first-world countries. Let’s have that conversation about sex and gender, from a purely scientific perspective. What Is Sex? The definition has not changed, even with the times. Sex remains an identity solely based…
DetailsBuilding the big muscles is a whole lot of work. This is why bodybuilders often resort to steroids to help with performance during workouts and improve stamina. Many have their reservations about this course of action, quite understandably so. There’s the question of their effectiveness and safety. In this article, we will explore…
DetailsDeaths in women as a result of factors related to pregnancy are a problem that persists in the developing world today. As always, it remains a tragedy and one occurrence to avoid as much as possible. A woman close to delivery should always be counseled on a crucial strategy for safe childbirth; birth preparedness…
DetailsPreviously, we had a comprehensive discourse on other assisted reproductive techniques (ART) apart from IVF. If you haven’t seen that yet, you can check it out here. We also promised to complete the discussion in a later episode. Here we are today. In this article, we will discuss ART options for people who…
DetailsWhen most people think of ARTs in Nigeria, they think of In-vitro Fertilization (IVF). It’s undoubtedly the most popular option. However, it is not the only one. IVF may not be suitable for some people and that does not mean that they have to forgo ARTs. In this article, we will discuss other forms…
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