Ill fitting shoes are some of the causes of diabetic foot according to latest research by the University of California. The prevalence rate of diabetes is increasing in Uganda. One of the factors responsible for this is fast uncontrolled urbanisation and changes in standards of living. According to a 2010 report by […]
Treatment versus prevention of cancer. Cancer treatment across the world is expensive and it doesn’t address many of the common causes. Cancer is not caused by a lack of chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. By addressing lifestyle factors, one can significantly reduce your chances of developing cancer and ensure optimal results if you are currently […]
Your body can not produce enough omega-3s so you need to eat foods rich in vitamin D. This means that you need to make sure that you are consuming them regularly. Greater intake of omega-3s has been associated with a reduced risk of contracting cancer. The primary way that omega-3s help is its ability […]
Vitamin D acts more like a hormone than a vitamin. Like a hormone, it has a huge impact on how genes express or fail to express themselves. In fact, one in every 25 genes in the human body interacts with vitamin D. This means that the deficiencies may weaken the genetic infrastructure of […]
It is possible medically to prevent premature breaking of waters. According to medical experts, one should guard against injury or trauma, among the factors that may cause bacterial infections. Screening for certain infections and using condoms, while having sex can reduce on the risk of these infections and in turn reduce on the […]
In medical language this is what we call an endocrine problem. Whoever is suffering this problem should see an endocrinologist for an appropriate treatment. The doctors tell us that sometimes there is imbalances of certain hormones in a person’s body — most a hormone that stimulates breast development and milk production in […]
Swiping on a lip balm when you are outside won’t block the sun’s harmful rays. Balms and glosses that contain SPF counts of 15 or 30 are only nominated. SPF stands for sun protection factor. According to Mr Amy Newburger, a dermatologist and senior physician at St.Luke’s Roosevelt medical centre in New York, using […]
Many people underestimate how much SPF [sun protection factor] protection makeup contributes to their face beauty. They start the day with an SPF-15 moisturizer, which is good. They add a liquid makeup base that contains SPF-20, which is fine. But you should not think that you are getting double the sun protection. You are […]
Effects of hydrolectomy: It is a surgical procedure to remove a hydrocele. A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the casing that holds the tests. A hydrocelectomy is done to ease pain or the reoccurrence of a hydrocele. Usually, a hydrocele is not painful, and as it grows, the scrotum gets larger, but […]
You may not know, your personal doctor might not have told you, but having excess fats increases diabetes risk. Belly fats are a direct reflection of the amount of fats surrounding the vital organs in your body. Excess internal fats will put tremendous pressure on your stomach, pancreas, intestines and other organs. Your organs […]