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We put our hands through a whole lot because we literally do almost everything with them. We expose them to all kinds of environments, and when I’m talking hands, I’m talking nails too. There’s a condition that experts call nail clubbing and it affects the functioning of your hands and nails. The Cleveland Clinic states […]
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Have you ever experienced migraines and not know what caused them and where the sudden pain possibly could have come from? Well, it is intentional, your body knows what it is doing and always tries to signal you what it needs. Symptoms According to the Mayo Clinic, “Migraines, which affect children and teenagers as well […]
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We all know that sweaty feet often lead to smelly feet and nobody likes that. You would assume that your feet will only sweat when they are warm and you have been wearing closed shoes for a long time, however, it is also possible that they sweat and produce a foul odour even when they […]
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It may seem to you that you have an unending dandruff problem and that your scalp is sensitive literally to everything, this could be a sign of a more serious condition. It involves your scalp developing white-like patches that look like eczema. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this condition is called scalp psoriasis, which is […]
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A woman’s reproductive health is of utmost importance and it’s always good for a girly to be in the know about what happens regarding that aspect of her life. Several common conditions affect a woman’s fertility and polycystic ovary syndrome is one of them. According to the Cleveland Clinic, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a […]
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If you are a mountain climber or you love hiking, even if it’s just for fun, you need to be aware of the risks that you are most likely prone to. One of them is altitude sickness, this is what health publications say about this condition and how to treat and prevent it. The Cleveland […]
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You might have discovered this when a child was born or if the doctors and nurses missed it, you realise it in your child’s toddler years that he does not have testes. As much as the child would often look fine and may not even be in pain, having undescended testicles is concerning because it […]
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We are always warned about eating just about anything and take it for granted, until food poisoning strikes and you wonder where it comes from. Well, the chances of it coming from what you just ate are extremely high. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Food poisoning, a type of foodborne illness, is a sickness people […]
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Underarm boils have to be one of the most embarrassing things to have, especially in this warm season when you would want to have your arms out and your armpits breathing. They make it difficult for you to wear vests and short-sleeved shirts because they’re not really nice to look at and I’m sure you […]
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If you have sprained an ankle before you know exactly how a torn ligament feels like, especially if you are active and do a lot of physical movement. The Cleveland Clinic states that ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones, joints, and organs, holding them in place helps joints move in the intended direction, […]
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Contraceptives are meant to protect and prevent women from getting pregnant, and when taken correctly, they do the job very well. However, just like any medication, they have their downsides and the effects vary depending on each individual. There are instances where some women would complain that certain contraceptives don’t work for them and there […]
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You must have come across someone in your life, even if it was just once, who eats non-food items, sounds weird right? You would expect such behaviour in babies and toddlers who often don’t know any better, but, this happens to adults too and it’s called the pica eating disorder. According to the Cleveland Clinic, […]
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