Adolescent Health: Problems and Management
What is Adolescent Health? Adolescence is the period of life between childhood and adulthood, lasting from the ages of 10 to 19 years. The physical, […]
Prostate Cancer: Causes, Types and Treatment
What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects the prostate gland in men, which is responsible for producing a fluid […]
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
What is Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) as ‘blood loss that exceeds 500 milliliter (ml) after a vaginal […]
UNAIDS Gender Assessment Tool (GAT)
UNAIDS Gender Assessment Tool (GAT) The UNAIDS Agenda for Accelerated Country Action for Women, Girls, Gender Equality and HIV 2010-2014 (the Agenda) was introduced in […]
Asthma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Asthma? Asthma is a common lung disease that leads to short-term breathing difficulties. Asthma is a chronic lung condition that involves inflammation in […]
Osteoporosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Osteoporosis? The word ‘Osteoporosis’ means ‘porous bone.’ Osteoporosis is a condition that is characterized by low bone mass, degradation of bone tissue, and […]
Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Jaundice? Jaundice is a condition in which the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow because of a high level […]
Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Thyroid Disease? Thyroid disease is a medical condition that prevents the thyroid gland from producing the appropriate amount of hormones as required by […]
Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment
What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is any condition that affects the heart. Heart disease includes coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and […]
Food Poisoning: Symptoms & Preventive Measures
What is Food Poisoning? Food poisoning simply means the illness caused by the consumption of food. Food poisoning is a type of food borne illness […]