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According to Mayo clinic, Infertility is defined as trying to get pregnant (with frequent intercourse) for at least a year with no success. Female infertility, male infertility or a combination of the two affects millions of couples all over the world. Infertility results from female factors...

Anaemia, also known as iron-poor blood, is a common disorder that occurs when a deficiency in your red blood cells impedes delivery of oxygen throughout your body. The signs of iron-deficiency anaemia can often be subtle and vague, but it’s the most common form of anaemia. Iron is an essential...

The liver is responsible for many major functions, and its ability to flush out harmful toxins is the most important one. And hence, the organ is under a lot of pressure and at a high risk of infections due to its job of eliminating toxins. So to prevent liver disease or hepatitis, it is...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) becomes more common as men age. But it is not necessarily a normal part of aging. How can you avoid Erectile Dysfunction? Take care of the tips below. 1. Watch your diet A diet that's bad for a man's heart is also not good for his ability to have erections. Research...

Erectile dysfunction (ED), according to Healthline is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. It is also sometimes also referred to as impotence. Occasional ED is not uncommon. Many men experience it during times of stress. However, frequent Erectile...

No matter how perfect we seem to look, there is always something that makes us feel uncomfortable, insecure or worried. Image: doctorsmagazineng.com Here is a list of things that you may be too shy to talk about with your friends and how you can deal with them: 1. Smelly feet: This happens...

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. The appendix doesn't seem to have a specific purpose. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen. However, in most people, pain begins around...

Women's bodies are always changing. Sometimes changes that seem normal can be signs of cancer, though. It is best to pay attention to your body so you can notice something different. Here is a list of what you should watch for: Photo: herald.ng 1. Breast Changes: Most breast lumps aren't...

What is Measles? Measles is an endemic disease; meaning it is continually present in a community and many people develop resistance. If measles enters an area where the people have never been exposed the result can be devastating. What causes measles? Measles is caused by infection with the...

Belly fat is stubborn and annoying. It affects your physical appearance and poses harmful health risks. Research has shown that extra belly fat is linked to everything from a higher risk for heart disease to increased odds of developing cancer. Moderate physical activity and a diet low in...

During pregnancy, choosing healthy, nutritious foods will help ensure the health of you and your baby. It will also make it a lot easier to lose the pregnancy weight after you’ve given birth. This video below explains the 8 highly nutritious foods to eat when you’re pregnant. - READ ARTICLE...

It is very important to maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy. It is the time the body needs additional nutrients, vitamins and minerals. In fact, you need 350–500 extra calories each day during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. A diet that lacks key nutrients may negatively affect the baby’s...

Unarguably, water is essential for our survival. We’ve probably also all heard doctors say that drinking roughly eight glasses a day is ideal. However, what most people don’t know is that warm water and hot water have some exclusive benefits of their own that you just can’t get when you drink...

Not everyone of us is aware of the health benefits of green tea – that has been used as a medicine for thousands of years. With its origin traced to China but widely used throughout Asia, green tea has a multitude of uses from lowering blood pressure to preventing cancer. Here’s a list of some...

Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. Patients with...

Congratulations for making it to the end of another week! When it comes to our healthy lifestyle, we tend to slack off a little on weekends - which is very good. We've toiled all week. We all need a break from time to time. Keeping up with a clean diet and an exercise routine is and always will...

The literal meaning of the word "breakfast," is to break the fast between dinner and the meal eaten after a person wakes up the next morning. If you think about the amount of time spanning between dinner and breakfast, the meaning of the word is very fitting. For most people, it can be up to 12...

Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. The disease starts as a painless sore — typically on your genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores. After the initial infection, the syphilis...

Infertility is the inability to achieve a normal pregnancy. Reproduction is a simple and natural experience for most couples. However, for some couples it is very difficult to conceive. A man’s fertility generally relies on the quantity and quality of his sperm. If the number of sperm a man...

In marriages, relationships, not being able to conceive a child can be very frustrating. Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. In humans it accounts for 40-50% of infertility. It affects approximately 7% of all men. It is commonly due to low sperm...