\”I love him, but we are both AS. Should we get married?\” Every year, many AS couples in Africa ask this important question,they face a difficult decision – whether to risk the future health of their children for love, or to sacrifice love in favor of health. While no one should have to make that …
Can a person with genotype AS marry another person with genotype AS? Read More »
Dear soon-to-be mum, You might be anxious about the wellbeing of your little one in utero and asking questions like \”Is my baby growing properly?\”, \”Is my baby developing at the right pace?\”, \” Is he/she too small or too big?\”. Here are a few tips to calm your nerves or better still, tell you …
When someone gets burned, you may see red or black skin, swelling, blisters, and peeling. How can you help even if the doctor is far away? 1- Move them away from the source of the burn. 2- Cool the burn. Place the affected area under cool running water for at least 10minutes until the pain …
When a baby is born, mothers are always advised to \”do baby friendly,\” but what does this really mean? Baby-friendly simply means 6-months of exclusive breastfeeding of a child. Baby-friendly benefits both mother and child. It helps provide antibodies to boost the child\’s immune system against infection. It helps the mother and child bond better. …
You are at a party when suddenly, the bartender falls and starts having a seizure. Your first instinct is to shout, \”Oh my god!” Just make sure you do not stop there. How you respond when someone is having a seizure could greatly affect the outcome. Contrary to what you may think, you do not …
With nearly 100,000 new cases of breast cancer and nearly 50,000 deaths per year from the disease, women in Africa are struggling against the challenge of breast cancer. While treatment can cost millions, preventive and early detection measures are freely available. According to Cancer.org early warning signs of breast cancer include: Any new lump, mass, …
Most of us choose to self-medicate when we are not well. It is okay to go to your local pharmacy once in a while for over-the-counter medication to treat the odd headache or stomach ache. But as we shared in our previous post about headaches, your mild symptoms could be a sign of more serious …
We often underestimate headaches, and self-medicate without speaking with a doctor. If you find yourself taking Paracetamol, Ibuprofen or other pain relievers very frequently, stop! Sometimes, headache and associated symptoms could indicate a more serious underlying medical emergency, such as a stroke. Please seek immediate medical attention if you experience the following symptoms:– sudden onset …
The dangers of a fire go without saying and everybody knows that you need to escape as soon as possible, but not everybody knows that there are some very important things you should avoid doing in order to keep yourself and others safe in a fire. Breaking windows – Breaking open windows allows the fire …
Up to 60% of the human body is made of water. Our most vital organs contain even more water – the brain and heart are 73% water, while lungs are 83%! Even our bones are made of 31% water. When we lose too much water, our bodies may become dehydrated. In Africa’s typically hot climate, …
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