ABOUT MONKEYPOX Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus that also includes the variola virus (which causes smallpox). It is called monkeypox because it was first discovered when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research in 1958. The first human case was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during a period of intensified effort to eliminate smallpox. Since then, monkeypox has been reported in people in several other central and western African countries, however, the majority of infections are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. HOW DOES IT SPREAD? Monkeypox does not spread easily between people. Transmission of monkeypox virus occurs when a person comes into contact with the virus from an animal, human, or materials contaminated with the virus. The virus enters [...]

Ovarian cancer is a kind of cancer that affects one or both ovaries. The ovaries are the female organs that store eggs used in producing babies. Although there are no known causes of ovarian cancer, certain factors make some women more likely to develop it than other women. Increasing Age The risk of getting ovarian cancer increases as you age. Most ovarian cancers develop after menopause. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that regular consultations with your Doctor should be prioritized as you get older to be on the safe side. Genetics and Genetic Mutation In the case of genetics, people inherit the likelihood of getting ovarian cancer and not the disease itself. However, not all people who inherit the likelihood will get ovarian cancer. Previous Cancer History Women who have had cancer previously, especially breast, endometrial (cancer of the uterus), and bowel cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum), [...]

According to WHO, Malaria is the third largest killer of children under 5 years among the infectious diseases, and for every five malaria cases, four are fatal in Nigeria. So one might say we are at war with this deadly disease that is still being taken lightly. For every war, you need the right tools and equipment to help you fight and hopefully win. Here is a list of tools that will help you fight this disease and its carriers, mosquitoes. Insecticide-treated net Popularly known as mosquito nets, these treated nets serve as personal protection for people while they sleep. They are hung over the bed to create a protective barrier against mosquitoes. This helps reduce your chances of getting bitten by a mosquito and getting Malaria. Insecticide This is commonly known as “flit” in some communities. Insecticides are toxic substances used to kill flying and crawling insects, one of [...]

Many articles, headlines, and attention-grabbing lines are about “how to lose that weight.” However, while it is important to lose excess weight to have a healthy weight, some other people need to add on just a little bit more to get on the healthy side of weight as well. Is there a thing as being underweight given the undivided attention/craze about weight loss? Everyone has something to say about the ideal way to lose weight thereby (in)directly fostering the body/fat shaming culture. Many people are desperate to shed off weight to look a particular size even if they are on the healthy side of weight. Different entities have sprung up, feeding on the weight-loss craze to sell various weight loss pills, drinks, attires, and other methods to consumers whether effective or not. If there was a perspective shift about the healthy weight to maintain irrespective of whether you are plus-sized [...]

You might have a sleep disorder and not even know it You will be amazed by the number of people that have sleep disorders, but do not have an idea. Unknowingly, we have attributed late nights, lack of enough sleep and staying up late into the night as a sign of arduous work and normalized this slow poison into our lives. Sleep disorders are conditions that disturb your normal sleep pattern. Stress, anxiety, poor sleeping habits and depression are a few risk factors for sleep disorders as the list is endless but as individuals, we have more roles to play in preventing this menace. Our lifestyle choices influence the result of our health, and this is the reason health experts advise that we are intentional about what we do to and with our body. While some sleep disorders may not pose serious threats immediately, they can cause long term damage [...]