Five Serious Health Signs You Should Never Ignore.

Our bodies have been so masterfully designed that it has the capacity to tell...

Why are humans born with deformities?

Children are born with all manner of deformities every day and the truth is,...

Why is sickle cell disease prevalent in Africa?

Sickle cell disease is very common in Africa, particularly in West and Central...

Why do surgeons sometimes leave a bullet inside the body after a person is shot?

Unlike the dramatic scenes we see in the movies where a hero saves himself or...

Can cancer be inherited?

1. Is cancer hereditary?

Short answer is, NO.

But…….There's a little twist.

Despite the...

Eight things that are killing your sperm.

Infertility, especially amongst couples in Africa has been on a steady rise in the...

Can the human heart be on the right side of the chest?

The short answer is, Yes.

I know that all through your time in biology...

How much water are we supposed to drink in a day?

This question has set the entire medical space in confusion for a very long...

Why do humans sneeze?

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Why do some tablets have lines across them while others are completely smooth?

Why do humans sneeze?

How one shocking incident during the Second World War changed medicine

A very shocking discovery was made in medicine in 1940, and it happened in...

What really happens when a body is cremated?

From what we have been made to believe in the movies, after cremation, the entire...

Why Do Women Poo during childbirth?

Do you know that it is very common for women to poo during childbirth?

Is it safe to open a capsule and swallow its content directly?

First, let's understand why medicines come in capsules.

Medicines that come in Capsules are...

Can a woman have a vagina birth after a C-section?

The chances of having a normal (vaginal) delivery after a previous C-section depends on...

How many C-section can a woman safely have in her lifetime?

The number of Caesarean sections (C-sections) a woman can safely have is not fixed,...

Does the human body turn to ashes after cremation?

From what we see in the movies, many of us have been made to believe...

Four reasons why many young Nigerians are suffering from stroke today.

Stroke is no longer just a condition for old people, as I meet loads...

Why can mosquitoes transmit malaria but can’t transmit HIV?

People sometimes think that mosquitoes can spread HIV just like an infected needle does,...

Eight Shocking Health Facts you didn't know are true.

1. Cancer is serious, but it is not the deadliest disease in the world:

Why do we urinate more during the day and less at night?

By natural design, at night, our kidneys have reduce urine production. This happens because...

Why do hospitals ask patients to remove their clothes before surgery?

Have you ever wondered why hospitals ask patients to take off every clothing on...

Four reasons why you should let your children play outside

Many parents, out of love and concern, tend to overprotect their children by always...

Three reasons why you should let your children sleep more.

Let's be serious, many parents value food, education, and discipline when raising children... but...

Getting pregnant after 35 - all you need to know

A woman's body is a miracle, and giving birth at any age is a...

Ladies: This is why your vagina smells like fish

Many women don't realize that they have three different openings in the private region,...

Is there anything called Toilet Infection?

Let's get the facts straight, many of us have heard or even said something...

Five reasons why you should not let your children spend too much time in front of the TV

It's common to see parents today letting their children watch TV or give them...

Why is it important to treat all your infections (UTIs & STIs) before getting pregnant?

Getting pregnant with infections can be very dangerous for both the mother and the...

Why do people often die of heart attack at night?

What is a heart attack?

A heart attack (also called a cardiovascular incident) happens...

Can a human being survive with one kidney?

You see, the human body has built-in backups that helps it function efficiently; which...

Six reasons why women suffer more urinary tract infections (UTIs) than men.

It is a known fact that...

Eight reasons to avoid slimming teas.

To all the lovers of slimming teas, I know you'll not like what I'm...

Four groups of people who should avoid cold water.

No doubt, cold water can be refreshing when one is thirsty, but it is...

Why Does Our Breath Smell So Bad When We Wake Up in The Morning?

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World Osteoporosis Day: what do you know about Osteoporosis and how does it differ from osteopenia?

Osteopenia and osteoporosis are often confused terms that have been used by people to mean...

Can a persosn grow taller after the age of 30?

While height is largely determined by genetics—about 70%—the remaining 30% is influenced by factors like...

What can happen if a person is transfused with the wrong blood?

If someone receives the wrong blood type during a transfusion, it can trigger a severe...

Why do dentists advice you use pea-sized toothpaste on your toothbrush?

The reason we recommend a pea-sized amount of toothpaste for children under ten is to...

Do you know the rarest medical condition on earth?

It is called Progeria!

Progeria is one of the rarest and most striking medical...

Why do people who seem to live very healthy lives still develop cancer?

Truth is, Cancer is so complex that doctors cannot tell you for sure how it...

What happens when a pregnant woman doesn’t give birth after 9 months?

This is something we call “post-term birth” in medicine, and this refers to any...

This is why you should AVOID giving honey to a child below the age of one.

There’s this disease called “Infant botulism”. This is a rare but potentially life-threatening illness that...

Why don't doctors remove fibroids during delivery?

Have you ever wondered why doctors don’t always remove fibroids from women when they are...

Why is this catheter always inserted into patients during surgery?

Have you ever wondered why before any surgical procedure is started, a catheter MUST always...

How does the human stomach manage to contain way so much food despite having such a small size?

The size of the human stomach vs the volume of what it can contain has...

Everything You Need To Know About Hepatitis

What is Hepatitis?

Hepatitis simply means inflammation or swelling of the liver, and it can be...

What happens when you hold your poop for long??

While a lot of people think that holding poop for long is a harmless thing,...

Six Reasons Why Women Contract UTIs Than Men?

It is a known fact that women are more prone to urinary tract infections (UTIs)...

One Sex position pregnant women must avoid at all cost.

I’m sure you already know that sêx during pregnancy is totally safe and healthy for...

What is that foul smell you perceive when a woman is giving birth?

For those of you who have given birth before, I’m sure you know what I’m...

What Really Happens When You Hold Your Pee Too Long?

This is something a lot of us do, either because we are busy, stuck in...

Why can't Mosquitoes Transmit HIV but can transmit Malaria?

People sometimes think that mosquitoes can spread HIV just like an infected needle does, but...

Do children suffer from Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)? If yes, how?

Yes, children can get urinary tract infections (UTIs) and if it is not noticed and...

Why do surgeons wear Green and Blue Attires during Surgery?

There are two main reasons why surgeons and surgical staff wear blue attire during surgery....

Five Reasons To Avoid Zobo (Hibiscus Drink) When Pregnant

Zobo which is a popular drink made from hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), has been found to...

This is why people living around rivers don't get goitre.

Goiter is an abnormal swelling or enlargement of the thyroid gland which is located at...

What is urine test and what is it used for?

Urinalysis is a simple but yet vital method used to detect health problems in the...

What does discoloration under a lady's panties mean?

As a lady, are you noticing the underside of your panties gradually changing color?

Does it...

Six signs that your kidneys are in trouble.

1. Metallic Taste in the Mouth:

When the kidneys aren’t filtering waste properly, toxins like urea...

Five Strange Things That Happen Just Before a Person Dies.

In med school, there are some things you're not taught expressly...

Your Rights As a Patient: What you should know.

Your Rights As a Patient.
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How do teaching hospitals obtain the cadavers used for training their students

This is one question a lot of people...

What Do Hospitals Do with Amputated Body Parts

What Do Hospitals Do with Amputated Body Parts?
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