Binge-watching TV raises risk of blood clot formation
Binge-watching TV raises risk of blood clot formation according to a recent study. For this, scientists have advised that taking a break when binge watching TV would help lower the … Read More
THE RATE OF STROKE IN YOUNG PEOPLE
The rate of stroke in young people is something to be really worried about. When one talks of stroke, it is believed to be predominantly old people who are involved … Read More
WHO Recommends New Drug For COVID-19 Treatment
In the continued search for treatment of COVID-19, the WHO recently recommended new drugs for its treatment Providing yet more options for treating the disease, the world health organization announced … Read More
What you should know about meningitis
Meningitis is the inflammation (swelling) of the meninges (the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord) What Causes Meningitis? The inflammation of the meninges may either be caused by an … Read More
INCREASING HYPERTENSION IN YOUNG PEOPLE
The rate of increasing hypertension among young people is becoming worrisome. Although hypertension in young people is not uncommon, however there appears to be a surge in recent time. Something … Read More
A – Z of discovering your talents and potentials
The A – Z of discovering your talents and potentials can redirect your mind to greater opportunities regardless of your past failures. Perhaps you are lost at sea of whether … Read More
In View Of World Aids Day
In view of the World Aids Day 2021, WHO and other concerned institutions such as UNAIDS are calling for a re-commitment more action to help end aids. HIV continues to … Read More
Enteric Fever (Typhoid Fever)
What is typhoid Fever? Typhoid Fever also known as enteric Fever is an infectious disease caused mainly by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi (less commonly by Salmonella Paratyphi A, B and … Read More
Ear Infection
What is an ear infection? To truly understand ear infection, one must first have some knowledge of the ear anatomy. The ear can generally be divided into 3 parts: Outer … Read More
SUBSTANCE ABUSE : FOCUS ON YOUNG PEOPLE
Substance abuse is the hazardous or harmful pattern of using substances such as alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs or prescription drugs leading to impairment or distress with one or more of … Read More
Basic Information On Cholera
Dr Ajughoro Oghenetegha What is Cholera? Cholera is an Acute diarrheal infection that occurs after eating food or drinking water contaminated with Vibrio Cholerae bacteria. The main presentation of … Read More
First Malaria Vaccine Approved By WHO
The World Health Organization(WHO) on Wednesday 6th of October 2021 endorsed the first ever vaccine for malaria prevention, a move many expert believe could save the lives of tens of … Read More
Pneumonia infection : what you need to know
By Dr Ajughoro Oghenetega (M.D) What does pneumonia mean? Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs, causing inflammation (swelling) of the air sacs(alveoli) and subsequent accumulation of … Read More
Urinary Tract Infection: what you should know
By Dr Ajughoro Oghenetega (M.D) What urinary tract infection (UTI)? This is when there is an infection of the urinary tract most commonly by a bacterium or less commonly fungus. … Read More
The Development Of Youths’ Autonomy
The development of youths’ autonomy is essential especially in this era of increasing technological advancements. To help the youths develop a sense of self-governance, responsibility, independence and decision making is … Read More