A year and a half after open gallbladder surgery, I developed an incisional hernia.
Portugal has both a public and a private healthcare system. Residents can purchase private insurance to utilize the private hospitals and doctors, a better option except for emergencies. I saw a surgeon at the local...
Have you ever thought of looking at your health in an A–Z guide? Here are 26 tips to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
A – ActivityMove, move, move…and add a little strength training. Aim to do this every day! Aim for a mix of cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility...
Uterine fibroids, medically known as leiomyomas, are benign tumours that develop from the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus. These are the most common non-cancerous growths affecting women of reproductive age worldwide, but in Nigeria they have become a significant health issue. With a high prevalence rate, severe symptoms, and challenges in diagnosis and treatment, fibroids...
NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) has studied human health in space for many years, but few could have predicted that Butch Wilmore and Sunni Williams would be stranded in space for nine months. However, they are not the longest-serving astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). Scott Kelly, Christina...
In today’s w
orld, we are constantly faced with environmental and psychological stressors that can have profound effects on our cognitive health. From the demands of daily life to the natural aging process, maintaining a sharp and resilient brain becomes more critical as we age. Dr. Lucy Andrews, an expert with...
The recent webinar on cervical cancer and HPV was a well-attended event that provided valuable insights into the causes of cervical cancer, the link between HPV and cervical cancer, various screening methods, and the HPV vaccine. The session was fun and interactive, with many questions from attendees.
The webinar began with an overview...