Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) is an excess of lipids or fats in your blood. This can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke because blood can’t flow through your arteries easily. Adding exercise and healthy foods can lower your cholesterol. Some people need medication as well. Managing your cholesterol is a long-term effort. What is hyperlipidemia? Hyperlipidemia, also known…
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They include: Heart attacks and strokes are usually acute events and are mainly caused by a blockage that prevents blood from flowing to the heart or brain. The most common reason for this is a build-up of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the…
IVF is done to help a woman become pregnant. It is used to treat many causes of infertility, including: Advanced age of the woman (advanced maternal age) Damaged or blocked fallopian tubes (can be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease or prior reproductive surgery). In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the joining of a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm in…
What is an ectopic pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that happens outside of your uterus. This occurs when a fertilized egg implants in a location that can’t support its growth. An ectopic pregnancy most often happens in your fallopian tube (a structure that connects your ovaries and uterus). Ectopic pregnancies more rarely can occur in your ovary, abdominal cavity or cervix. Pregnancies…
When President Bola Tinubu signed Executive Order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties, and VAT on specialised machinery, equipment and pharmaceutical raw materials to bolster local production of essential healthcare products, Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief hoping that the executive order will reduce price of drugs over the counters across the country. Nigerians, especially those nursing one ailment…
What Is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition caused by low blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Glucose is the main way your body gets energy. The condition is most common in people with diabetes who have issues with medicine, food, or exercise. But sometimes people who don’t have diabetes can also get low blood sugar. There are two kinds of…
According to statistics published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a person in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, which results in a death every four minutes on average. This results in about 800,000 strokes annually. The majority of these strokes are ischemic (x). The brain is in need of a constant supply of…
Moderate consumption of red wine has been associated with several potential health benefits, primarily due to its content of various compounds, such as resveratrol and antioxidants. It’s important to note that these benefits are generally observed when red wine is consumed in moderation, which typically means one to two glasses per day. Excessive alcohol consumption can have adverse health…
