The origin of Yoga has been traced to the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India more than 5,000 years ago. Owing to globalization, the practice of yoga has become entrenched in western societies and represents a modern-day symbol of peace, serenity and well-being.A recent study reported that more than 20 million Americans practice yoga. It further […]
The growing discord within Nigeria’s ruling party the All Progressives Congress (APC) has spread its tentacles into health sector. Following the release of a memo from the office of the minister of health Prof Isaac Adewole dated 12th July 2017, suspending the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) a parasternal […]
The quest to bring innovation and improve the quality of treatment available to HIV patients in the continent, recently received a boost with the unveiling of the new super drug for the management of the condition. The new antiretroviral drug (ARV) simply known as Dolutegravir (DTG) is said to be superior to all other third […]
In many parts of the world, grey hair is seen as a symbol of Wisdom, knowledge and experience that comes with age. However, changes in diets and lifestyle is increasing the number of young people with grey hairs and baldness across the country. A recent global study revealed that, around 6 to 23 percent of […]
Lassa fever derives its name from the town of lassa in Borno state where it was first discovered in 1969. It is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever with a 2 to 21 days duration caused by a single stranded RNA virus which belongs to the family Arenaviridae. It is transmitted to humans through the contamination […]
As technology advances so does the complexity and personalization of mobile devices. Phone addiction is a compulsive disorder which involves the non-essential use of phone beyond an initially intended period, this extended use adversely affects other aspects of life such as family, friends and productivity at work. The excessive use of mobile devices also […]
As more mothers return to work after child birth, one of the important decisions they are making at the end of maternity leave is which day care facility to patronize. One of the most important consideration for most parents is distance. Unfortunately health parameters are seldom overlooked. Available data from a recent study published in […]
For centuries millions have lost their lives at the work place as a result of ever present hazards and or exposure to deleterious substances within the environment they work. Occupational disease refers to any disease contracted primarily from exposure to risk factors arising from work related activity. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Paedophilia is a shameful mental disorder in which an adult or older adolescent becomes persistently sexually attracted to children.Globally, 40 million children are subjected to abuse each year, the National Crime Agency estimates that over 750,000 men in the United Kingdom have an interest in having sex with children, while 250,000 are sexually attracted to […]
Environmental health definition Environmental Health is the field of public health concerned with the environment (natural and build up) and how it affects human health, disease, and general well-being. Environment plays an important role in disease causation. Therefore understanding the interplay between various factors in the environment is critical for disease control, management, and eradication. […]
