Hydrocephalus: fluid in children’s brain Monday, 18 October 2010 02:21  Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is a lack of absorption, blockage of flow, or overproduction of the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) that is found inside the ventricles (fluid-filled areas) of the brain. This may result in a build up of fluid that can cause the pressure inside of the head to increase and the skull bones to expand to a larger-than-normal appearance.
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The many health benefits of honey Monday, 18 October 2010 02:21 Nature’s Corner With Zainab U. Shariff This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  The benefits of honey go beyond its great taste. Honey is a great natural source of carbohydrates which provide strength and energy to the body. It is also known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting performance, and endurance as well as reducing muscle fatigue of athletes. Its natural fruit sugars play an important role in preventing fatigue during exercise.
Your laptop and your safety Monday, 18 October 2010 02:21 Wellness With Charity Omenka This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it F or many of us, a laptop is an invaluable companion. Have you ever thought however, what health risks your laptops can possibly pose? Do you know that the risks can be grave if you don’t use your laptop in the right way? Nature's Corner Monday, 11 October 2010 00:32 With Zainab U. Sharif The first fruit that comes to our minds when it comes to medicinal uses is perhaps the good old lime. This sour citrus fruit can do what many specialist medicines cannot. Lime, bearing the scientific name Citrus Aurantifolia, is being used for ages for treatment of various ailments. How to cure ailments with lime Monday, 11 October 2010 00:29 The first fruit that comes to our minds when it comes to medicinal uses is perhaps the good old lime. This sour citrus fruit can do what many specialist medicines cannot. Lime, bearing the scientific name Citrus Aurantifolia, is being used for ages for treatment of various ailments. | Improving Nigeria’s health indices (II) Monday, 11 October 2010 00:27 With Charity Omenka A lot can be learnt from other countries on how to improve the healthcare challenges of Nigerians living in the 9,522 wards of our 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Learnt from those countries that have surmounted our kind of challenges. Thirty years ago, only 38% of the world’s population lived in cities. By 2008, the figure had shot up to over 50%. One third of the urban dwellers sadly, still live in slums. In indecent environments, with poor access to clean water and proper sanitation. Knowing medical specialties Monday, 11 October 2010 00:20 Sometimes, you may need specialized medical care, beyond what is provided by your primary care doctor. Seeking specialized care is something that actually should be done on the recommendation of your general practitioner. However, if you already know a specialist - like a dentist or dermatologist who has cared for you in the past, then you may feel comfortable booking an appointment without a referral. Going without a referral could mean lose of insurance cover, for those who have a policy. Do cell phones have connection with brain cancer? Monday, 04 October 2010 03:05  If anyone would be receptive to the idea that cell phone radiation might play a role in cancer, it would be Dr. Devra Davis. The Epidemiologist and Toxicologist, is an expert in environmental health, and she’s made a career out of the idea that cancer often has more to do with what’s happening to us than what’s going on inside our genes.
Improving Nigeria’s health indices (I) Monday, 04 October 2010 03:05 Wellness With Charity Omenka This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Nigerians turned out en mass on Friday the 1st of October to celebrate as the nation marked her golden jubilee of independence. There were colourful cultural parades, spectacular military displays, sharing of bags of rice amidst stampede, and for hotel owners in Abuja, business couldn’t have been better. |
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