Mucus is a sticky, slimy, jelly-like fluid that is normally produced by our bodies. In fact, your body naturally produces about 1-1.5 liters of this fluid every day. However, if you begin to notice a significant amount of mucus in your stool, it could signify a possible problem. We would be going through the different …
A good stethoscope is an essential tool for many healthcare professionals today. But with so many different brands today, it may be a little difficult for you to decide which is appropriate for you. So, we have written this guide to help you identify the best stethoscope for you. This isn’t just some guesswork, we …
Having blood in stool can be quite a scary experience. You look at the toilet paper or at the toilet bowl and notice bright red blood in your poop. Fortunately, most cases aren’t life-threatening. This does not mean all is well. In fact, let’s make it clear: it is never normal. Sometimes, it is an …
Blood in Stool: What It Means, Causes & Treatment Read More »
The World Health organization listed diabetes as the seventh leading cause of death globally. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent, can only be managed by taking insulin doses all through the individual’s life, type 2 diabetes mellitus, however, can be prevented and properly managed when diagnosed. In this post, we will be discussing seven …
How To Prevent Diabetes: 7 Practical Tips For You Read More »
Even though HIV doesn’t pose a great threat to human lives anymore as it was some years back, its prevalence continues to hang on the necks of the population at large especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The number of people living with HIV in Nigeria has increased from 1.9 million since 2016 to 3.1 million in …
Improving Adherence to AntiRetrovirals in Nigeria Read More »
The normal stool color is brown. However, a change in diet or the presence of some conditions can lead to a change in stool color. In this article, we will be discussing what different colors of stool mean, we will also give a visual stool color chart to serve as an easy guide to understanding …
Stool Color Chart: What Different Poop Colors Mean Read More »
Passing a completely liquid poop frequently can be dangerous. You may ask how. Well, the simple answer is ‘dehydration’. The more loose stools you pass, the more fluid you lose and the more likely you are to be dehydrated. Dehydration can be deadly and so must be avoided at all cost. In this article, we …
When it comes to pooping frequency, everyone is unique. The human body takes out the nutrients from food and accumulates the remaining ‘waste’ in our colons, to be excreted from the anus as soon as possible. Some people pass stools every day while others go less frequently. If you poop very infrequently, it must have …
Even though it may feel weird to pass stringy poop. However, it is usually not a cause for serious concern. Learn what causes it and danger signs to look out for.
Healthy poop is a sign that your digestive tract is working properly. Usually, eating well and exercising can help maintain regular and normal looking stool. However, even if you do everything correctly, there may be problems lurking in your digestive system. In this article, we will be discussing oily stool, a common but misunderstood problem. …
Red blood cells are the most common type of blood cell. They are the primary means of delivering oxygen to your body tissues. Red cells take up oxygen from the lungs and carry it to tissues. They are also known as erythrocytes. Apart from erythrocytes, other major blood components are white blood cells, platelets, and …
Wondering what bones are made of? Well, here’s what makes them up, and some important general information about bones.
Chronic pain is a major public health problem affecting more and more people nowadays. Unlike the acute and usual pain, chronic pain one is a real multidimensional pathology in its own right that greatly alters a person’s quality of life. Among the most common chronic pains, are spine and back pain. These pains are multifactorial …
For the average person, passing green poop could be quite an alarming event. You’ll probably wonder if this strange colored poop is linked to some dangerous health problem. Well, in this article, we would be discussing green stools in details. You will learn what determines stool color, possible causes and what to do next. Determinants …
Green Poop: 10 Possible Causes and What It Means Read More »
Having lower back and hip pain can be very bothersome. Learn the different causes, what to look out for, its treatment, and how it is prevented
You might have wondered what causes worms in human poop. Learn what exactly causes it and what to do about it in easy steps.
Painful poops can be quite a horrible experience. In this article, we explain 3 major reasons why pooping may hurt and what to do next.
Blood donation is one of the direct ways of directly impacting another person’s life for good, but it can’t just be done as often as you desire, here’s all you need to know about how frequent you save a life by donating your blood.
Wondering how to care for someone who seems depressed or anxious? Follow these practical 7 strategies to help them in their recovery process.
Learn what you need to know about a dislocated ankle in this simple but thorough guide. You’ll learn about the causes, treatment, recovery process, and long-term outlook of a dislocated ankle.
Wondering what chest pain on the left side could mean? Here’a list of several causes and their descriptions.
A dislocated knee is not a common occurrence, however, it can be a very serious injury. Here’s a guide explaining the different causes and what to do when you feel like you have dislocated your knee.
Having a right-sided chest pain can be uncomfortable and bothersome. Here are likely reasons why and what you should do next.
Persistent coughs can be very annoying, so we have explained 17 practical tips on how to get rid of a cough fast.
Lack of sleep can be terrible for your health. Learn useful strategies to help you fix your sleep schedule and beat insomnia once and for all.
Sperm cells are very special, learn 11 things that make them unique.
Hookah smoking can be dangerous. Here are 7 reasons why they can harm you and why you should avoid hookah smoke as much as you can.
Learn what monkeypox is, its mode of transmission, its symptoms and how it is prevented, in an easy to understand way.
The largest cell in the human body is the egg cell, while the smallest is the sperm cell. Find out their dimensions and what makes up their structure.
Sperm cells can live up to few minutes on a piece of cloth, up to 5 minutes in a woman’s body and for several years frozen in a laboratory. Here are more details.