Thinking of getting a body piercing? Maybe a tattoo? Well, it’s your body and it’s your choice. Why not make it an informed choice? Be aware that any breaking of the skin’s surface means a risk of infection,even barely visible amounts of blood can pass on an infection. This article will provide you with information…
DetailsMost men would cringe at the thought of being rendered impotent under the blade. Most methods of birth control are for the women folk. However, one of the most practiced form of contraception, the use of a condom is almost exclusively for men. It’s a good thing it doubles as protection against STIs too as…
DetailsIn Nigeria, induced abortion remains illegal except for some special provisions such as danger to the health of the mother. However, the illegality of the procedure hasn’t exactly made it less of an option for many cases of unwanted pregnancies in Nigeria. What are the effects of this act on a woman’s fertility? An abortion…
DetailsIf you’re a regular on this blog, then you have an idea of how often the word ‘antioxidant’ is bandied around here. The same is true for almost anything in the media that is health related. What are they anyway? What do they actually do? Let’s find out. Down to the cellular level, the human…
DetailsAren’t you curious? This month has ushered in the rains and we’ve had a lot of it in the last week. That’s largely evident in reports of the usual yearly floods in some parts of Lagos. This year’s rainy season meets us in an unprecedented period. Many of us didn’t think it’d last this long.…
DetailsIs the pandemic over? The long and short answer to this is No. Absolutely No. The pandemic is not over yet. Even if you have stopped checking, the Centres for disease control and prevention(CDC) of different countries worldwide are still counting number of new confirmed cases everyday. So, the pandemic is still a real issue.…
DetailsThis type of manipulation from partners, friends and family can incite fear and guilt. Here’s what it looks like and how to confront it. Let’s say you are in a romantic relationship. Before you met your partner, let’s imagine he’s working and living good. So one day, one thing leads to another and you engage…
DetailsEating food is quite essential to survival. Thankfully, it’s usually an enjoyable action. This changes when swallowing becomes a task to be accomplished in pain. In this article, we will discuss what painful swallowing(odynophagia) is. Odynophagia commonly occurs in the throat although it may actually occur in the mouth too. It occurs with respect to…
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