According to The World Health Organization; Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual […]
Is Infertility on the Rise?
Hiatal Hernia Surgery: what to know about it
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach moves upwards into the chest. If the hernia causes severe symptoms or is likely to cause complications, then hiatal hernia surgery may be […]
Sexual Abuse in Children – know all the facts
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), child sexual abuse is defined as “the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she Sexual Abuse in Children – know all […]
Why Does Lung Cancer Spread So Fast
There are many reasons why lung cancer spreads so fast unnoticed. One of the major reason is because lung cancer is usually undetected in its early stages and during this stage, the […]
Men: Do You Know About BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) refers to the enlargement of the prostate gland in men above the normal size. When this happens, the enlarged prostate can compress the urethra and block urine flow […]
How Stroke Can Be Treated and Prevented
Stroke, which is also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is a medical emergency that requires prompt intervention to prevent death or severe complications. There are medical treatments available for the treatment of […]
PNEUMONIA IN CHILDREN : Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Pneumonia is infection or inflammation in one or both lungs. It is sometimes referred to as a chest infection. Small sacs called alveoli make up the lungs. In a healthy individual these […]
Breast Tenderness During Menstrual Periods
There is absolutely no cause for alarm experiencing breast tenderness during menstruation because breast tenderness is not attributed to pregnancy only. A lot of women experience breast tenderness during menstrual periods. However, […]
Grilled Meat, Chicken or Fish, Increase Risk of Hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the […]
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
What is GERD? When a person swallows, food passes through the food pipe to the stomach. A ring of muscle tissue called the lower esophageal sphincter contracts after allowing food into the […]