Salt, also known as sodium, is essential for life. It helps with fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions. It also serves as a preservative. But like many other things, too much of it becomes dangerous. Taking too much can be inimical to your health, making your immune system prone to various diseases. Health experts…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will begin an indefinite nationwide strike on November 1. The decision followed a five-hour meeting of the association’s national executive council (NEC) on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday, Mohammad Suleiman, NARD president, said the strike directive was issued after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum…
Experts cautioned that choking is a dangerous sexual act that can result in stroke, convulsions, and even paralysis, even though pornography has successfully made it a “sexual norm” and a “safe” activity. They said that although choking during s3x has been effectively established as a “sexual norm” and a “safe” practice by pornography, it is…
The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report says Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, marking a major demographic shift over the past five years. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Friday in…
Popular health expert, Dr Michael Ajidahun, better known as The Bearded Dr Sina on X, has shared that men can sometimes experience pregnancy-like symptoms when their partners are expecting, drawing attention to the little-known condition called Couvade Syndrome. This follows recent online debates about men’s emotional and psychological experiences during pregnancy and the postpartum period….
Researchers have discovered a shocking link between regular consumption of soft drinks and mental health, disclosing that even moderate soda consumption may alter gut microbes in ways that raise the risk of depression, particularly in women, especially in women. They found that higher soft drink consumption was associated with a 16.7 per cent increased risk…
Kissing can relieve stress and anxiety, encouraging emotional bonding, lower blood pressure, and increase sex drive. Here are 16 health benefits of kissing. 16 health benefits of kissing Stress relief: Kissing releases chemicals in your brain such as serotonin and dopamine, which are known to reduce stress levels and make you feel good. Anxiety reduction:…
Although sex drives naturally change and fluctuate over time, it can be helpful to rule out any medical causes of low libido. If you are experiencing any health issues, including a sudden or drastic change in your sex drive, please seek the help of a medical professional. 1. Manage Anxiety It’s hard to feel sexual…
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has raised serious concern over the growing number of HIV infections among young women worldwide, revealing that about 4,000 girls aged 15 to 24 contract HIV every week. This was disclosed in a statement by AHF Nigeria’s Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, Steve Aborishade, on Wednesday in Lokoja, as…
Nigeria has been ranked as the country with the lowest life expectancy in the world, according to new data from the United Nations World Population Prospects. The report shows that the average life expectancy in Nigeria is 54.9 years. Nigerian men live an average of 54.3 years, while women live slightly longer at 54.9 years….
