According to the American Sexual Health Association, over 80% of sexually active youth and adults ages 15-44 years reported having had oral sex at least once with a partner of the opposite sex. The same survey found that 45% or more of teenage girls and boys (ages 15-19 years) report having had oral sex with […]
What is Levofla? Levofla is a type of fluoroquinolone antibiotic containing levofloxacin which fights bacteria in the body. Levofla is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. Levofla is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects. […]
Dentistry is a very seasonal business. One day, you can have the bulk of people coming in, and the next day, you might face an empty clinic. Oral health is very important for well-being but unfortunately, it is something that not most people take seriously. Therefore, attracting new patients is a herculean task. In this […]
Breastfeeding is recognized as the preferred form of infant nutrition by the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Infants who are breastfed experience nutritional and developmental advantages that enhance their health throughout their lives. The choice to breastfeed conveys health […]
Population health management (PHM) refers to a concentrated holistic approach to improving the patient health outcomes of a group of individuals. These individuals are part of a larger group that could consist of people within a predetermined health system, a geographic area, those with a specific disease, or ones sharing another defining characteristic. The move […]
What is the hippocampus? Hippocampus is a region of the brain that is associated primarily with memory. The hippocampus, which is located in the inner (medial) region of the temporal lobe, forms part of the limbic system, which is particularly important in regulating emotional responses. It receives afferent inputs from the cingulate gyrus, dentate gyrus, […]
The Nigerian health system has been evolving over the years through health care reforms aiming to address the public health challenges confronting it. Even so, the inability to effectively address the country’s numerous public health challenges has contributed to the persistent and high level of poverty and the weakness of the health system. Political instability, […]
Most women spend their lives worrying that their breasts are too small, which explains why breast augmentation is a far more common procedure than breast reduction. And most men spend their lives looking for a woman who’s as stacked as Kim. At least that’s the stereotype most men have to live with. Feeling comfortable […]
Scams exist everywhere and the health insurance is not immune, with an increasing number of fraudsters and malevolent elements learning how to make a fake health insurance card, it has become imperative to enlighten the public on healthcare scams and how to spot a fake health insurance policy. According to The Fitzgerald a writer for […]
Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. The main symptom of a headache is pain in your head or face. This can be throbbing, constant, sharp, or dull. If your head is throbbing, you’re not alone. Headache is one of the most common pain conditions in […]
