There are two major types of cancerous brain tumours. There is Medullo blastoma, which Dr. Richard Idro, a neuro paediatrician at Mulago Hospital in Kampala says it develops at the back of the person’s brain and it may spread to other parts of the brain. The second type of cancerous brain tumours is ‘gliomas’, which […]
Severe brain tumours may make people to lose balance on the ground. Its effects may kill skin colour, and affect growth. To some people, the problem worsens after being diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour. Radiotherapy, one of the methods doctors use in the treatment of brain tumours may also affect someone’s balance on […]
Male circumcision offers partial protection to HIV negative males who have unprotected sex with HIV positive females. Male circumcision protects males against various Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDS) and STI’s. Uncircumcised men are more likely to harbour the cancer-causing HUMAN PAPILOMA VIRUS (HPV) in their fore skin. Circumcision therefore offers protection from prostate cancer, and […]
There are 10 things you may not know about green tea. The antioxidants in green tea help you to stay strong and healthy. Drinking green tea also improves cardiovascular health and the polyphenols reduce bad cholesterol. Green tea can protect against certain types of cancers, including skin cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer. […]
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is a natural part of every cell in your body. Your body needs it for proper healing, brain function and nerve transmission. Your liver produces cholesterol, but it is also a byproduct of the food that you eat. Stress, injuries and other aspects that negatively affect the body […]
Some women develop some painless swollen lumps on the lips of their vagina. They apply candiderm cream in vain. One of the common causes of lumps on the vagina is cysts. Cysts are blocked glands that usually swell and become painful. Cysts look like pimples and cause pain and pressure. For large and painful […]
BABY WALKERS: Many parents in Uganda, Africa, America, Asia, Latin America, and Europe use baby walkers in order to help their babies to walk fast. However the latest research raises concerns about the walker. According to a United States of America (USA) based study; locomoto milestones and baby walkers cross section study, […]
Many men in one way or the other face delayed ejaculation in their life time. When a man delays to reach his peak of sexual satisfaction, it is referred to as delayed ejaculation. Dr. Joseph Sebuguzi of Ndejje health centre IV says delayed ejaculation can be short-term or lifelong problem. The doctor says that […]
A stroke is always a medical emergency. If you have these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention: sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms or legs, sudden vision changes in one or both eyes, sudden difficulty walking due to dizziness, loss of balance and in-coordination and sudden piercing headaches without cause. Stroke happens when […]
People who are more than 20% over the recommended weight for their height and sex are more vulnerable to degenerative diseases-high blood pressure, certain cancers and diabetes, arthiritis. Obesity is caused by: poor diet that’s high in calories and simple carbohydrates, inactivity, hormone imbalance [particularly thyroid], toxins, neurotransmitter imbalance [serotinin], mental, emotional or spiritual, […]