This branch of health is concerned with the physical, chemical and biological external factors affecting health. It includes having the knowledge of the effects these hazards pose on man, animals and the environment, and also the necessary remedies. The topic can be studied under two broad divisions: pollution and natural disasters. Natural disasters are the …
Menstruation, also known as menses or period is the monthly flow of blood from the #vagina. Normally, menstruation occurs in puberty and ends later in life, averagely between the ages 45 and 60. Menstruation disorders are the abnormalities in the monthly flow of blood in a woman. Naturally, menstruation tends to be irregular at the beginning (menarche) and …
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Health, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), is the total physical, mental and social well-being and not the mere absence of disease and infirmity. Being healthy is encompassing as it is the physical, social, mental and emotional well being of an individual and not limited to the freedom from illness, sickness or disease. The …
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Menstruation (also known as Menses or Menstrual/Monthly Period or Period) is a periodic discharge of blood and uterus lining through the #vagina. The menses is a major sign of puberty in girls. A girl will notice some vaginal discharge months before her first period which might be disturbing for some who do not have prior …
Mango, which is popularly known as the “king of fruits”, perhaps, due to its cultivation or availability virtually all around the world, is a highly enriched fruit with nutrients that varies in its characteristic fragrance, flavor and other health benefits it possess. The scientific or botanical name of mango is Mangifera indica, belonging to the family of …
Plastic surgery is defined as the medical practice that alters the body form. Plastic here means reshaping or sculpting and is derived from the German word “plastike” which is interpreted as the art of modeling malleable flesh. Cosmetic surgery is not synonymous to plastic surgery, although, both can be used interchangeably because they are related. …
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To bleach means to become fairer than the original skin colour. Many people hide under the word “toning” instead of bleaching. Toning is still bleaching, either a dark person turning to “oyinbo” or a fair person trying to become fairer. Some people, due to insecurity tone or bleach to remove black spots on their skin or to look …
Meaning of Genotype Genotype is the genetic makeup of an individual with reference to a trait or multiple traits. They are the collection of genes passed from parents to the children. Alleles or Allelomorphs are also referred to as the genes. Children born of a parent will have a different genotype. Exceptions are seen in …
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Living a healthy life is easy and at the same time requires special attention. Living in diseases, illness or sickness are challenging and disrupt activities. It is uncalled for to spend income on sickness when one can avoid falling sick in the first place. All aspects of our lifestyles need to be reviewed to know …
Traditional medicine also known as herbal or alternative medicine include various health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating medicines from plants, animals, spiritual therapies, medical foods, manual techniques and exercise. It refers to all practices designed to promote mental, physical and spiritual well-being that are based on the beliefs practiced before the emergence of scientific …
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