What is Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a condition that affects a woman’s emotions, physical health, and behavior during certain days of the menstrual cycle, generally just before her menses. PMS is a very common condition. Its symptoms affect more than 90% of menstruating women. It must impair some aspect of your life […]
In 1963, beauty by Mary Kay opened its first shop with one foundation, four skincare products, since then Mary Kay Inc. has empowered women while changing the world of business. However, the proliferation of fake cosmetics has prevented many women from reaping the benefits of an original Mary Kay product. “Counterfeit makeup often contains known […]
Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to the formation of pimples. Acne can affect people of all ages, but it is most commonly associated with teenagers going through puberty. Several factors can contribute to the development of acne, including hormonal changes, […]
The word “horny” is a slang term for wanting to have sex or being sexually aroused or excited. (You might be thinking of the word “ornery,” which means disagreeable or mean.) Having a sex drive, desiring sex, and being turned on are normal parts of sexuality. People have different levels of sex drives — some […]
Your eyes are at work from the moment you wake up to the moment you close them to go to sleep. They take in tons of information about the world around you — shapes, colors, movements, and more. Then they send the information to your brain for processing so the brain knows what’s going on […]
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? UTIs are common infections that happen when bacteria, often from the skin or rectum, enter the urethra and infect the urinary tract. The infections can affect several parts of the urinary tract, but the most common type is a bladder infection (cystitis). Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is another type […]
Kunu is a traditional drink native to the Northern part of Nigeria. It is made from grains such as millet, maize, rice, or sorghum. Depending on the grain used, it is known in the Hausa language as “kunun aya” (from tiger nuts) this is one of the most preferred types of kunu due to the […]
ICD 10 Code The term ICD-10 refers to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) revised version 10, a medical classification list produced and published by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains a distribution of specific codes for abnormal findings, complaints, diseases, signs and symptoms, external causes of injury or […]
By: Brenda A. Stevens, Ph.D.: An Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Lynette S. Ellerbrock, M.S., A School Psychologist Intern in the Warren County Public Schools, Lebanon, Ohio. Crisis intervention is emergency first aid for mental health (Ehly, 1986). This digest provides a brief, conceptual overview of […]
Most Nigerian food is high in saturated fat and any food that is high in saturated fat has the tendency to increase cholesterol levels. A study that evaluated the prevalence of high cholesterol in Nigeria reported that the pooled crude prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in Nigeria was 38% suggesting a high prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in Nigeria. […]
