Heart Disease: Causes and risk factors

Congestive heart failure is one of the leading causes of death in the world and unless you ensure that you minimize the risk factors that bring on this problem, you could be at risk too.

Zika Virus Causes Unforeseen Brain Damage to Fetus

The Zika virus can cause extensive brain damage to a fetus, despite normal ultrasound results early in pregnancy, a provocative new study reveals.

WHO downgrades Ebola health risk

Ebola is no longer an "extraordinary health event" and the risk of the virus spreading is low, the World Health Organization says.

It means the disease is not thought to be a significant public health threat to countries outside of those affected in West Africa.

Blood pressure: why should i care about it

Blood pressure is the measurement of the force created by the pumping of the heart as it sends blood through the blood vessels of the body.

Depression: All you need to know

A very common habit among young people is to use the line, "I am depressed!", when they are simply sad or upset. People don't realise the enormity of the word depression and tend to use it as a substitute to sadness.

Effective ways to care for yourself while caring for others

Caring for a loved one through illness, loss, addiction or temporary sickness often means we are putting our own self-care on hold. Our loved one needs medication or a ride to an appointment and we are there for them.

UV Rays and the effects on our skin

When we are in the sun, taking steps to avoid excessive exposure and protecting our skin will keep our skin healthier and delay the formation of wrinkles.

Take a rest today!

It's important to realize how vital rest between workouts are. They give the body a chance to rebuild and repair itself after an intense workout.

Possible solutions to snoring

Snoring can be a very disturbing sound, and it is a result of sound waves we produce. When you sleep, the airflow going through your nose and throat can vibrate resulting in a loud raucous sound. Everyone snore from time to time regardless of their age or gender. However, if it happens regularly, it can be a sign of other impending problems.

Zika outbreak: The key unanswered questions

The infection has prompted the World Health Organization to declared a global health emergency due to the link to thousands of suspected cases of babies born with small brains - or microcephaly - in Brazil.
But there are still many, crucial, unanswered questions.

Zika outbreak: What you need to know

The World Health Organization has declared the Zika virus a global public health emergency.
The infection is suspected of leading to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains.

How to protect yourself against Hiv

Healthy lifestyle is one of the ways of keeping fit in the society. Aside from changing their eating and drinking habits, most people also have taken on regularly exercising and getting involved on various health programs. Part of being healthy also includes caring for sexual health.

Health workers strike paralyses activities in JUTH

The continued industrial action by Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), is taking its toll on health services to the public at the Tertiary Health Centre.

Healthy habits that makes you healthy and wealthy

Human beings are creatures of habit, and as the saying goes, we make our habits, and our habits make us.

ways of reducing the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that you can get from having sex with someone who has the infection. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites and viruses.

importance of regular exercise on a daily basis

Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
There is a famous saying that perfect mind resides in a perfect body. In order to avail the benefits of life, it is very important that you should stay fit & healthy.