How women mistake pelvic inflammatory disease, STDs for toilet infection
Physicians have said that there is nothing like toilet infection, noting that infections that women often assume they picked up through the use of toilets are pelvic inflammatory disease, vagina candidiasis and other infections. According to the physicians, most of the infections that are referred to as “toilet infections” are contracted from the poor personal and sexual hygiene of some women.
Experts worry as 221 inbound passengers test positive in three weeks
No fewer than 221 out of the 11, 671 international inbound passengers tested positive for COVID-19 in three weeks. Also, the rate of recovery among those infected with the virus dropped by 69.77 per cent within one week. Virologists, who spoke to The PUNCH on Sunday, described the figures as disturbing.
Breastfeeding lowers blood pressure in toddlers, study reveals
A new study has again reiterated the importance of breastfeeding, revealing that toddlers who were breastfed for any amount of time had lower blood pressure than those who were not breastfed at all. According to the research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease risk factors, including high blood pressure, can start in childhood.
Psychiatrist tasks parents on sex education for adolescents
A child and adolescent mental health analyst, Dr. Bunmi Oluwagbami, has advised parents to educate their adolescents about sexual reproductive health to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Oluwagbami, also a consultant psychiatrist at the Oshodi Annex of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos.
Consuming chicken, fish reared with steroids, hormones dangerous to public health, physicians warn
Health experts have raised the alarm that some farmers are using hormones, steroids and a lot of antibiotics in rearing chicken and fish. This practice, they say, is inimical to public health, warning that it may cause serious health problems like allergies and asthma in children.
Taking antibiotics after unprotected sex won’t prevent pregnancy, bad for vaginal health –Physicians
Women taking antibiotics after having unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy are wasting their time and money, maternal health experts have said. The experts said antibiotics can’t be used as contraceptives, adding that there is no scientific evidence to back their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy, even when used immediately after sexual intercourse.
Why young women with cancer should freeze their eggs before chemotherapy –Gynaecologist
A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Morenikeji Olaniyi has urged young women who have cancer to consider freezing their eggs before starting chemotherapy treatment. Olaniyi, who is a fertility specialist with Bridge Clinic Fertility Centre, made this call in an interview with PUNCH HealthWise.
Hypertension cases increasing among young Nigerians –Physician
A medical officer with Zenith Kidney Centre, Dr. Nomso Benedict has alerted that more young Nigerians are coming down with hypertension. According to the physician, the increase in the number of young people with hypertension could be responsible for the spike in cases of kidney disease.
Brain tumour can be treated, cured if detected early, says oncologist
A consultant clinical radiation oncologist at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority-Lagos University Teaching Hospital Cancer Centre, Idi-Araba, Dr. Adedayo Joseph says not all brain tumours automatically lead to death.
Supplement abuse can cause health complications, dietician warns
A nutrition expert, Olusola Malomo has urged Nigerians to exercise caution with the way they take nutritional supplements. Malomo, who is an Assistant Chief Dietician at Ajeromi General Hospital, Lagos, warned that improper intake of supplements could cause health complications.
