Tag: wellness
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WHAT YOUR URINE MAY REVEAL ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
Urine may offer useful clues about hydration, diet, medications and some health conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract. However, experts caution that changes in urine do not automatically mean disease and should not be used as a substitute for medical diagnosis. Pale-yellow urine is commonly associated with adequate hydration, while darker yellow or…
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LIVER DISEASE: THE DANGERS OF DELAYED DIAGNOSIS AND HERBAL REMEDIES
Health experts have warned Nigerians against relying on unverified herbal concoctions to treat jaundice and other symptoms, saying such practices could delay the diagnosis and treatment of serious liver diseases. Jaundice is a medical condition that turns the skin and the whites of the eyes yellow. Experts say jaundice is a symptom rather than a…
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SPECIALISTS LINK AIRWAY CRISES IN NIGERIAN HOSPITALS TO EQUIPMENT SHORTAGE, FUNDING, MANPOWER
Airway management specialists in Nigeria have identified inadequate medical equipment, shortages of trained personnel, and funding constraints as major factors contributing to airway-related emergencies in hospitals across the country. The experts raised the concerns at the 4th Annual Scientific Conference of the Society of Specialists in Airway Management (SSAM) held in Ilorin, the Kwara State…
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SICKLE CELL: EXPERTS IDENTIFY POOR MANAGEMENT AS MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATHS
As the world marks Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Day, experts have warned that poor management of complications from the disorder killed more sickle cell warriors in later years. The United Nations-recognised World SCD day is marked annually on June 19, and is dedicated to raising global awareness about sickle cell disorders and advocating for better…
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WHO TO GOVERNMENTS: MAKE SUGARY DRINKS AND ALCOHOL COST MORE — AND SAVE LIVES
That cold soda or sweet iced coffee may feel harmless, but the World Health Organisation says it’s quietly costing the world millions of lives — and it’s time governments stepped in. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to significantly raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that these products are too cheap…
