Category: Disease And Condition

6 WAYS TO PREVENT BREAST CANCER

According to the WHO, every minute, somewhere in the world, a woman dies from breast cancer. That is more than 1,400 women every day. Breast cancer is the most common

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WHAT IS CANCER?

Cancer is a class of diseases characterised by out-of-control cell growth. There are over 100 types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially

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HEPATITIS: HOW DEADLY?

What is hepatitis? Hepatitis refers to an inflammation of the liver cells which eventually leads to the damage of the liver. It is a condition where the liver may suffer

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WHY COMMON COLD IN CHILDREN?

Why is cold more common in children? The common cold is no doubt the most common contagious disease among children and it is the reason most parents would rush in

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WHAT IS A PINK EYE?

Conjunctivitis also popularly referred to as “APOLLO or PINK EYE“ is an inflammation or swelling of the CONJUNCTIVA, a thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of

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ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY

Aishat is a middle age mother of two growing children. Lately, she has been feeling extreme weakness and experiences shortness of breath more because she is a few weeks pregnant

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WHAT DOES MY TYPE OF COUGH MEAN?

WHAT DOES MY TYPE OF COUGH MEAN? Coughing is your body’s way of getting rid of an irritant. When something irritates your throat or airway, your nervous system sends an

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