Health & Fitness

Many people use so-called feminine hygiene products — such as intimate cleansers and wipes, douches, and even deodorants — hoping to feel clean and fresh. Do these products really help maintain genital health? In this Spotlight feature, we…

A drug expert and consultant psychiatrist, Dr Victor Makanjuola, has described substance addiction as a chronic disease just like diabetes and hypertension that needs treatment that those affected cannot overcome by will power.Dr…

Despite the brightly lit and stylishly decorated salons that dot many university environs, experts say they may serve as a reservoir of dangerous diseases such as hepatitis, HIV and ringworm because of some unhygienic practices.In a…

Using a mouse model, researchers discovered that insulin controls a molecular pathway in the brain that activates during stress and leads to more weight gain.New research explains why eating high-calorie foods when stressed may lead to…

Women often question why they end up with premature babies, but in a new study, experts say that overwhelming vaginal infection in pregnancy may explain some cases of premature and low birthweight babies.In the study, researchers said…

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEKRestPeople should try to get as much rest as they can while they have a sinus infection. This will help the body recover and allow it to spend its energy fighting the infection.Staying at home and…

The sinuses are air-filled cavities that surround the nose. They are present in the forehead, the cheeks, and near the eyes. When the sinuses are clear, mucus drains easily from the nose, clearing out dirt and bacteria.A sinus infection…

3. Shouldn’t have a bath Some think that having a bath or even taking a shower during your period is unsafe. This is either because hot water stimulates bleeding, or because the water stops you from bleeding, which can have ill effects.…

What happens when tattoo ink is injected into your skin? Most of it remains firmly lodged there, but some pigments travel to lymph nodes or even destinations in your body that are farther afield. All the while, you are left sporting a new…

THE President, Muhammadu Buhari and the APC- led Federal Government have been commended for accenting the Disability Act which has given people with disability (PWDs) equal citizenship rights in the country.The commendation was made by…