In our daily lives, especially in healthcare, food preparation, and home environments, maintaining hygiene is essential. As a health writer, it’s important to highlight the distinctions between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, and why each step matters for preventing illness and promoting well-being. CLEANING – THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE Cleaning refers to the physical removal...
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is a quiet but powerful challenge many professionals face, regardless of experience or accomplishments. It’s the persistent feeling of being a fraud, of not truly deserving your position or success, even when all evidence says otherwise. As a career writer, it’s important to address this silent confidence killer because left unchecked, it can...
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A Silent Impact On Brain Health
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head, neck, or upper body that causes the brain to move rapidly within the skull. While often categorized as “mild,” concussions can have serious and lasting effects if not properly managed. Common causes include falls, sports injuries,...
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DO YOU KNOW THAT! – A 10 second kiss transfers 80 million bacteria, reshaping the oral microbiomes of partners almost instantly.
A 10 second kiss transfers 80 million bacteria, reshaping the oral microbiomes of partners almost instantly. While a kiss is often seen as a romantic gesture, it is also a massive biological exchange. Research published in the journal Microbiome indicates that a brief, ten-second intimate kiss can transfer as many as 80 million bacteria between...
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NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT
Nutritional support plays a vital role in healthcare, especially for individuals who are ill, recovering from surgery, or unable to meet their dietary needs through regular food intake. It involves the assessment and delivery of essential nutrients to maintain or restore optimal health. WHAT IS NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT? Nutritional support refers to the provision of nourishment...
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CHEMOTHERAPY: WHAT IT IS, HOW IT WORKS, AND WHAT TO EXPECT
Chemotherapy commonly referred to as “chemo” is a powerful form of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy or slow the growth of cancer cells. It’s one of the most widely used and effective tools in the fight against cancer, often used alone or in combination with other treatments like surgery or radiation therapy. HOW...
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India Discusses Traditional Medicine In Promoting Holistic Health And Wellness With WHO
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a statement revealed on X that he was in discussion with World Health Organization head on the importance of traditional medicine usages. According to Modi: “Had an enriching discussion with WHO DG Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today. We discussed the immense potential of traditional medicine in promoting holistic health,...
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Man Recount Death Of Wife In Questionable Manner, Calls Out Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki Narrate Nonchalant Attitude Of Personnel
THE AGONY OF LOSING MY BELOVED AND NEWLY WEDDED WIFE AT GYNESCOPE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, LEKKI My wife went to Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki for childbirth and died from mismanaged Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH). The same hospital where she registered and had her antenatal care without any underlying illness. In her third trimester, during one of...
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FEMALE INFERTILITY: CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, AND HOPE
Infertility is a deeply emotional and often misunderstood health issue, especially for women. Female infertility refers to the inability to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse. It affects millions of women globally and can stem from various medical, hormonal, or lifestyle factors. COMMON CAUSES OF FEMALE INFERTILITY 1. OVULATION DISORDERS: Irregular or...
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Thyroid Disorders
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. Despite its size, it plays a powerful role in regulating the body’s metabolism, energy levels, heart rate, and even mood. When the thyroid malfunctions, it can lead to a range of disorders, most commonly hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)....