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 Hypertension: The Silent Killer

Hypertension: The Silent Killer

Explore the causes of hypertension, its symptoms, prevention tactics and the crucial role of seeking professional care. Discover how being proactive with a healthy lifestyle and regular monitoring can help prevent hypertension.

Nwachukwu Adaugo Isabella • Jul 28, 2023

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Hepatitis: Your Guide To Staying Safe

Hepatitis: Your Guide To Staying Safe

Discover how inflammation, your body's defense mechanism, plays a role in hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver. Learn about its causes, symptoms, types and how to safeguard yourself.

Nwachukwu Adaugo Isabella • Jul 14, 2023

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5 Ways To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

5 Ways To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Don’t compromise on kidney health! Your kidneys are essential to your overall health, driving key bodily functions like the removal of toxins and the secretion of hormones. Learn how to protect them with these 5 must-know tips.

Nwachukwu Adaugo Isabella • Jun 26, 2023

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Vaginal Discharge: What's Normal and What's Not

Vaginal Discharge: What's Normal and What's Not

The vagina is a self-cleaning wonder, producing fluids (discharge) to keep infections at bay. Learn about the different types of vaginal discharge, their significance, and signs that warrant medical attention.

Nwachukwu Adaugo Isabella • Jun 20, 2023

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Preventing Yeast Infections And Maintaining Vaginal Health

Preventing Yeast Infections And Maintaining Vaginal Health

Yeast infections are usually caused by the fungus, Candida, and produce a number of symptoms including irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina.

Nwachukwu Adaugo Isabella • Jun 13, 2023

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After Four Years of Pain, I'm Getting A Brain Scan

After Four Years of Pain, I'm Getting A Brain Scan

It all began in 2019, when migraines crashed into Olive's life like uninvited guests. She never expected the migraines to take center stage and become a regular part of her life, but they did.

Sophie Livingstone • Jun 6, 2023

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5 Ways To Prevent Food Poisoning

5 Ways To Prevent Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is a problem that’s known to affect 1 in 10 people worldwide every year. It’s usually mild but it can have severe consequences, including death.

Nwachukwu Adaugo Isabella • May 31, 2023

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The Effects of Alcohol on the Liver

The Effects of Alcohol on the Liver

How our genes, age and nutrition contribute to side effects of alcohol on our bodies.

Bertha Bella • May 26, 2023

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The Surprising Effects of Hormone Imbalance on Women's Mental Health

The Surprising Effects of Hormone Imbalance on Women's Mental Health

Hormones are chemical substances that are responsible for the physiological processes in your body. They are secreted directly into the bloodstream, and transported to different sites where they exert their function(s).

Nwachukwu Adaugo Isabella • May 10, 2023

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Can Ovulation Make You Feel Sick?

Can Ovulation Make You Feel Sick?

Everyone experiences ovulation differently. Some women complain of abdominal pains and nausea, while others feel perfectly okay during the ovulation period. However, it is worth noting that feeling unwell during ovulation is completely normal and can happen to just about anyone in the child-bearing age.

Nwachukwu Adaugo Isabella • May 4, 2023

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