@FirstDoctor Common warts are skin growths caused by HPV, a virus that enters skin through breaks and triggers excessive keratin growth. They're harmless and often disappear on their own.
Did you know your daily commute could be KILLING you?
Ditch traffic & upgrade to walking/cycling!
It lower risks of Heart disease (10%), Hospitalization (9%), Mental health conditions (7%), Cancer death (51%) & more.
Learn more: https://t.co/x6g0vU7Jmh
#health#fitness
Remember, 'Prevention is the best medicine'?
Based on a study, UK researchers can predict risk of 200+ diseases with a single drop of blood!
Early detection = earlier treatment = better survival rates.
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#healthcareafrica#Prevention
Say goodbye to neck pain! 🤕
🔍Discover the causes (poor posture, stress, intense exercise) and solutions (physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, exercise) to take control of your neck health.
Read more here: https://t.co/O64UXBCgYB
#neckpain#physicaltherapy#wellness
Did you know? 100+ types of sleep disorders!
Insomnia affects millions, especially older women, those with physical illness & depressed mood.
But there's hope!
Insomnia is treatable with therapy & medication.
Learn more: https://t.co/qcN2RYsCDE
#sleep#health#insomnia
There is a Small part of the Brain called PINEAL GLAND (See pic yellow colour)
It has been nicknamed 3RD EYE. It has actually been linked to vision in some animals.
In Humans, this small gland controls your Sleep and waking up Pattern.
It produces a chemical called MELATONIN which controls how you wake and sleep.
This hormone works best in the dark.
Reason why when in Bright light you probably don't sleep easily compared to when the light is off
(Bright light reduces it)
This same gland is the reason why when we japa or travel, for the first few days we don't sleep well.
It controls our sleep wake cycle called CIRCADIAN RHYTHM.
The controller- PINEAL GLAND nicknamed 3rd eye
Expectorants help to thin and loosen mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough up and clear from the respiratory tract
their safety and efficacy in this age group are not well established For children under 3 years. Always consult a medic first
These habits can adversely affect your brain function:
- Alcohol.
- Smoking.
- Too much sugar.
- Poor sleeping habits.
- Too much screen time.
- Too much negative news.
- Prolonged Social isolation.
- Headphones on full volume.
- Barely moving throughout the day.
Today is World Brain Day, share this with everyone.
55 million Africans may have diabetes by 2045!
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems can improve management, but high costs, limited access, and infrastructure issues hinder adoption in #Africa
Let's make CGM more accessible!
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#diabetes#health
Considering a healthcare career?
Pharmacy offers various paths! Work in hospitals/research or start your own business ensuring patients receive prescribed medication.
Salaries: Nigeria (140,000-200,000 Naira/month), South Africa (R34,580/month).
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Can I just say?
If you didn’t have chicken pox growing up, you were God’s favorite.
It was a childhood rite of passage.
Can it be avoided for our own kids?
Let’s see👇🏼
Vitamin Powerhouse: Essential Nutrients for a Healthy You
Welcome to Day 22 of the A to Z of Nutrition!
Today, we delve into the world of Vitamin Powerhouse: Essential Nutrients for a Healthy You (V)
Answer
B - THIGH
The longest bone in the body is the FEMUR ( pic 1) which sits in the Thigh. It is the only bone in the Thigh.
Fun fact about the thigh.😂
It also has the longest MUSCLE in the body named SARTORIUS ( see pic 2)
That is the Muscle that helps you to cross your legs.
If you observe most fungal infections very well, one of the risk factors is moist or damp environment.
Ensure to avoid excessive sweating
Learn more 👇🏽
Typhoid is caused by a bacteria
Mosquito bite cannot cause typhoid
You can get typhoid from failing to wash your hands,
Typhoid is best confirmed from culture tests, not Widal tests
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