What to Know About Acid Reflux and Burping
Acid reflux happens when contents from your stomach move back up into your esophagus. This action is also called acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux. If you have symptoms of acid reflux more than twice a week, you might have a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and […]
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All to know about Blood Pressure readings
You likely already know that your blood pressure is important, and that it can affect your health in many ways. But what exactly is a healthy blood pressure reading, and what do your blood pressure numbers mean? In this article, we’ll explain what’s considered normal, elevated, and high blood pressure, and what that means for […]
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Vaginitis: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. It normally results from an infection. The patient typically has a discharge, itching, burning, and possibly pain. It is a common condition, and most women will have it at least once at some time in their life. The vagina is the muscular canal that runs from the cervix to the […]
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Diabetes In Your Feet: Seven Signs That Indicate High Blood Sugar Levels
How diabetes affects your foot Diabetes is a chronic illness that affects how your body processes and uses glucose from the food you eat. It either occurs when the pancreas are unable to produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively utilize the insulin it produces. Different types of diabetes can affect the body […]
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Your Teeth: What to know about dental hygiene
What is good oral hygiene? A good oral hygiene and practice starts with thoroughly brushing twice a day and floss daily between the teeth to remove dental plaque. Visit your dentist at least once a year, even if you have no natural teeth or have dentures. Mouthwashes. Dental floss or interdental brushes. Tongue cleaning. Eating […]
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WHO declares Monkeypox health emergency as case hits 14,000
Mr Ghebreyesus revealed that six countries reported their first cases last week and that the vast majority continued to be among men who had sex with men. he World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday reconvened the Monkeypox Emergency Committee to assess the public health implications of the evolving multi-country outbreak, as global cases passed 14,000, […]
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Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases (STIs/STDs): Pathology and Symptoms
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are also commonly called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). They are the infections you get from another person through sexual contact. According to the CDC, there are more than 20 known types of STDs/STIs. In addition, over 20 million people in the United States are infected each year. About half of these […]
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Common natural ways to lower your blood pressure
Exercise Sodium Alcohol Potassium Caffeine Stress Dark chocolate Lose weight Quit smoking Sugar and carbs Berries Meditation Calcium Supplements Magnesium Take-home message High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that can damage your heart. It affects one in three people in the US and 1 billion people worldwide. If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure raises […]
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Liver disease: The warning signs when you visit the restroom – ‘Tell your doctor’
WHILE alcohol-related liver disease doesn’t usually trigger many symptoms until your liver has become “severely damaged”, there are some signs to spot. An expert shares that one warning sign appears when you go to the loo. Here’s how to spot it. Alcohol-related liver disease, or ARLD for short, describes a condition fuelled by excess alcohol intake. There are […]
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Prostate cancer: 10 symptoms of a growing tumour
PROSTATE cancer is the most common tumour in men across the UK, affecting one in eight individuals in their lifetime. Yet, the key to survival – aside from a lucky escape – is to have an early diagnosis. There is currently no screening programme for prostate cancer in the UK, so be on the lookout for any […]
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