Cervical Cancer
January is cervical cancer awareness month. Cervical cancer is a gender specific cancer because it affects only women. It is also the fourth most common cancer in women. In 2018, an estimated 570,000 women worldwide were diagnosed with the disease and about 311 000 women died from the disease. This article will provide answers to […]
THE LINK BETWEEN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND HYEPERTENSION
The Link Between Chronic Kidney Disease & Hypertension What Is Chronic Kidney Disease? Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or Chronic Renal Failure means a gradual loss of kidney function worsening over time into the complete failure of the kidneys. Your kidneys filter all the blood in your body and help you get rid of waste products […]
Health Stories With Hygeia HMO: Smoke & Mirrors
Health Stories With Hygeia HMO explores the health struggles of everyday Nigerians. We’ll share these stories regularly – they will be tragic sometimes but will always be educative. By Dr. Okonkwor Oyor C. The commonest way tobacco is consumed is by smoking cigarettes. Indeed, it is a multi-billion dollar industry. Smoking is linked to a […]
You Can Get Your Blood Pressure (BP) Under Control
Hypertension is a condition in which blood travels around your body at a pressure higher than normal, exposing your organs to undue stress which can lead to devastating complications like stroke or kidney failure if it is not well managed. It is very common among black people and in Nigeria alone it is estimated that about 28.9% […]
How To Boost Your Immune System Naturally
As the new coronavirus spreads across the country, it is important to have your immune system ready to fight against any infection even against the common cold. This does not involve taking supplements or any additional products to enhance your immunity, we focus on more natural & healthier ways. The immune system is your body’s […]
Men’s Health: Cardiovascular Disease
Men’s Health: Cardiovascular Disease Some say men are “endangered species” with a statistic pointing out that, on average, men die five years earlier than women. While there are many factors that influence this statistic, we will look at one big contributor to male mortality – cardiovascular diseases. There is a truism that says “men put […]