Peptic ulcers are the more technical term for what is commonly known as stomach ulcers. The symptoms range in severity, while some people experience excruciating pain, others feel almost nothing. By definition, ulcers are open sores that do not heal…
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that destroys the body’s immunity. Every human is made up of cells called leukocytes. These leukocytes also known as white blood cells form our defense against organisms that invade our blood stream. When…
Heart diseases are very prevalent in our environment. 21 million adults worldwide are living with heart failure. The heart is a muscular pump that ensures that blood circulates around the systems of the body. The brain, kidney, and even the…
Does sex truly affect our hearts? Many people wonder if it is possible to have a heart attack during sex. In this article, you will discover the connection and how sex affects your heart. You will also learn about the…
Haemorrhage: A person with difficulty in clotting will experience excessive loss of blood after an injury. Hemophilic people may also suffer bleeding in the brain, within joints, and even vital organs. Deep Venous Thrombosis: This is when a blood clot…
Blood clots are formed as a result of various problems. This means that their prevention should also be taken via different approaches. It is better to prevent blood clots from forming in the first instance because they do not exhibit…
Ramadan Fasting is abstinence from food and fluids from sunrise to sunset. It is a custom for Muslims all over the world to honor their holy month. An important Ramdan fasting rule is to eat before 5 am and after…
As Ramadan comes to an end, the Muslim faithful’s will return to their normal routine. This means that the practice of eating only at dawn and at dusk will no longer hold. Abstaining food, drinks, and oral medications during the…
The kidneys are bean-shaped and fist-sized vital organs in the human body. Found on each side of the spine at the bottom of the rib cage above the waist. The kidneys are the body’s detox organs, filtering toxins out of…
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted through infected mosquitoes. Tropical and subtropical climates are where Malaria tends to spread the most. Such weather allows transmission between infected mosquitoes and people all year round. Due…
