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World AIDS Day 2016

The 1st of December is World AIDS Day, a day set aside to remember those who have passed, show support for those living with HIV/AIDS and create awareness on HIV prevention. HIV was discovered in 1984 and since then, millions

CS-DON’s Run Against Cancer Is Presenting You With An Opportunity to Help Fight Cancer

If you’re in Lagos and are passionate about getting something done to roll back the punishing scourge of cancer in Nigeria, there’s an event coming up that you might want to participate in. The Child Survival and Development Organization of

Five Habits That Gradually Ruin Your Posture

Almost every activity you carry out can tell on your posture if not done the right way. Maintaining posture ensures keeping the back in a straight position when carrying out daily activities to avoid twisting or bending the backbone. However,

Common Causes of Irregular Menstrual Cycles

As ladies, we are very familiar with changes that happen in our body system during menstrual cycles and ovulation, however, what we are not familiar with is the frequent changes and imbalances that sometimes happen during these periods. The menstrual

Five Things You Should Do Before You Start to Exercise

It is time to get fit and healthier by using exercise as a major tool. Exercise can be done in various forms and for different reasons, they can help you strengthen your muscles, lose weight and generally keep your body

Get Ready for the Lagos Fitness and Wellness Festival 2016

If you’re a fitness junkie living in Lagos or just looking to have some fun outdoors with family and friends, then you should mark this date on your calendar: November 19, 2016. There’s an event slated to hold on that

Getting The Most Out Of The Initial Jogging Experience

The thought of jogging might put some people off or come across as a rigorous chore than a revitalising form of exercise. With more joggers becoming a familiar sight, many spectators might wonder how these individuals keep up. And despite

3 Risks Associated with Using Earphones

Earphones come in various sizes, designs and forms and are commonly found as accessories in mobile and smartphones. They are usually plugged into or places over the ears to amplify sounds and stop distractions from background noises. However, earphones can

The Baby Who Was Born Twice and the Nigerian Doctor Who Helped Save Her Life 

There’s been a buzz recently about a surgical operation carried out in the United States which ultimately led to a baby being born twice- in a sense. But it wasn’t a medical stunt done by doctors seeking cheap publicity by

Health Benefits of Lemon

The use of lemons ranges from culinary, such as in spicing dishes or making lemonades, to health and body care. The fruit contains nutrients like calcium, iron, vitamins A, B, C and E, and flavonoids, a mixture that contains antioxidants

Kaduna State Residents Will Get Free Treatment For Malaria

The Government of Kaduna State will be giving malaria drugs to residents of the state for free. Governor Nasiru El-Rufai announced the measure against malaria while on a visit to the Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital in Tudun-Wada, Kaduna, on Tuesday.

Dokita 247 Brings Quality and Affordable Healthcare to You

Affordable access to quality health care has been one major problem facing Sub-Saharan Africa, and this has led to the death of millions of people. Getting access to a qualified medical personnel will help solve most issues faced by those

How to Avoid Food Poisoning

Food poisoning occurs when food is not handled or prepared properly. It can occur either consciously or unconsciously when food is contaminated with harmful chemicals, toxins, and pathogens. Food poisoning involves the ingestion of harmful materials into the body which

How Depression Almost Took Over My Life

The worst was over. So what could top that? I had lost the baby and been left with a sore womb and perhaps, one fragile fallopian tube. The other had ruptured because the fetus had developed to some extent and

What Should You Have in A First Aid Box?

No one prays for accidents or emergency situations, but sometimes life happens and we need to find a way to deal with every situation we find ourselves in, hence the precautions we take to secure our lives and property which

4 Reasons Why You Should Stop Nail Biting

Some people are fond of using their teeth to bite off their nails either as a result of nervousness or in a bid to cut them lower. Usually, it is a habit that starts from a very young age and

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