Sleeping disorder in babies: When and irregular sleep pattern sets in babies, the child’s or the baby’s daily routine and ability to function effectively well is disrupted according to medical scientists based in California University, USA. An irregular sleep pattern may be a sign of a sleep disorder. Lack of quality sleep impact negatively […]
Before anyone blushes the teeth, s/he should be sensitized on the possible side effects and encouraged to appreciate their teeth. Sometimes there is no need to blush, given the different whitening products on the market. Minor stains can be removed by whitening tooth paste, gels, mouth wash and masking (covering the stained tooth surface with […]
Yellow fever is caused by AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITO. It can be identified by its white dots. It is an early morning or late afternoon feeder but can also attack at night. Aegypti Mosquito is found in tropical parts of South America, the Caribbean and Sub-Sahara Africa. You can catch this disease if you are […]
DANDRUFF is a persistent scalp condition characterised by itching and flaking of the scalp. Although dandruff is not contagious and is rarely serious, it can sometime be difficult to treat, but it’s controllable. Mid cases of dandruff may need nothing more than washing the hair frequently with shampoo. If your case is severe, you might […]
Heat rash is locally referred to as “enoga.” Heat rash in some Ugandan societies is associated with eating a lot of salt during pregnancy. But according to medical experts, heat rash is a skin condition usually found on body areas covered by clothing. The condition is common during the hot weather. It is common in […]
Taking pimples into your own hands: If you pick at your skin or squeeze a painful pimple, you are a part to prolong your misery. Microbes in your nail risk introducing a secondary infection at the spot. But you will also risk causing a rupture deep in the skin, which can result in an inflammatory […]
Breastfeeding provides the ideal nutrition for a baby and many health benefits for both mother and baby. Breast milk has disease fighting antibodies that help to protect infants from several illnesses and is possibly the most important way of ensuring health and survival. Studies confirm that women who have breastfed their children have lower […]
Prevention of this problem is the key, but treatment is what matters to you so much. Changing your life style is the most important recommendation to reverse erectile dysfunction. Erectile means some parts of the body especially penis (male sex organ) to fill with blood, which makes this part of the body to stand upright. […]
On my way to Tinmango village, (Kitgum District) this morning, one of the – villages worst hit by nodding disease, we pass a pregnant woman who is walking to the Health Center III. Joseph, the head of the Village Health Team, who is traveling with me, says that the woman will have to walk 17 […]
What is Diabetes? Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is classed as a metabolism disorder. Metabolism refers to the way our bodies use digested food for energy and growth. Most of what we eat is broken down into glucose. Glucose is a form of sugar in the blood – it is the principal source of fuel for our […]