For couples trying to conceive the waiting time between ovulation and the expected date of the next period can be emotionally draining especially when the pressure of wanting to conceive is palpable. A woman’s body is very dynamic and no two women are exactly the same. But generally, there are typical signs that indicate […]
According to a study, the Global Cannabidiol (CBD) market is estimated to reach USD 47.22 Billion by 2028. The figure speaks volumes about the growth, development, and acceptance of global cannabidiol (CBD). If you conduct any discussion on cannabidiol, you need to talk a bit about cannabis. Cannabis is a controversial yet effective herb […]
DMT – is the short form of N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, a white crystalline naturally occurring powder found in plants such as Psychotria viridis and Banisteriopsis caapi. It is a hallucinogenic tryptamine popularly known as ” the spirit molecule” as a result of the intense psychedelic experience its administration elicits. The consumption of DMT has several health consequences for […]
Papua New Guinea: Health Information Papua New Guinea and its offshore islands are located in the Western Pacific, A country of rich cultural, biological, and eco-diversity, famous for its beautiful beaches and rich coral reefs. The island nation is home to active volcanoes, granite Mt. Wilhelm, dense rainforest, and hiking routes like the Kokoda Trail. […]
What is Nonviolent Crisis Intervention? Non-Violent Crisis Intervention can be defined as the use of a holistic behavior management system based on the philosophy of providing the best care, welfare, safety, and security for staff and those in their care, even during the most violent moments. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention focuses on preventing disruptive behavior by […]
What is NHIS in Nigeria? The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Nigeria was introduced in 2005 to ensure universal access to good health care services, by protecting families from financial barriers to health care, and ensuring the availability of funds to the health sector for improved services. What are the objectives of the […]
Ivermectin a medication used to treat parasitic infestations such as head lice, scabies, river blindness, strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, ascariasis, and lymphatic filariasis has suddenly become a focus drug in the battle to combat the current Coronavirus pandemic. According to The Times report, Oxford University researchers are planning a clinical trial on the drug which has shown […]
Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. Although it was first discovered in 1958, the first human case of monkeypox was recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970. Ever Since the disease has been reported in other remote parts of West and Central […]
What is Transgender? “Transgender” can be defined as the umbrella term used to describe people whose gender identity or expression does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. For example, a transgender person may identify as a woman despite having been born with male genitalia. On the 18th of June 2018, the World Health […]
The World Health Organization’s emblem or logo was selected by the first World Health Assembly, which met in Geneva on June 24, 1948. The first World Health Assembly was attended by delegations from all but two of WHO’s then 48 Member States. There were several observers: from nine non-Member States, military administrations, the United Nations, […]
