The testicles are two small egg-shaped glands, held in a sac below the penis (the scrotum). This is where sperm form and mature. Sperm moves from the testicles into the vas deferens (a tube behind the testicles) and out the urethra when ejaculated. The testicles also make male hormones like testosterone. Testosterone controls the sex […]
Uterine fibroids also called leiomyomas or myomas, are tumours made of muscle that grow on the uterus. These growths are typically not cancerous (benign), and do not become cancerous. Fibroids vary a lot in size, shape, and location. It can grow on the uterus, uterine wall, or on its surface and attach to the uterus
Healthy kidneys clean waste from the blood and remove it in the urine. They control the levels of sodium, potassium and calcium in the blood. Urine contains many dissolved minerals and salts. When the urine has high levels of these minerals and salts, stones are formed. Kidney stones can affect any part of the urinary
Tofu is a high-protein, plant-based food made from soybeans. It’s often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan foods. It has a minimal flavour and easily takes on the flavours of what it’s cooked with. Tofu is made by soaking, cooking, and crushing soybeans into a liquid thickened with a coagulant. It can come
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Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) also called brain stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage or rupture of blood vessels depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This disruption can lead to damage or death of brain cells, resulting in loss of brain function. Types Causes and Risk
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Mental wellness refers to a state of well-being where an individual realizes their potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, works productively, and is able to contribute to their community. It encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and it affects how we think, feel, and act. Mental wellness is not merely the absence of
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology such as phones and computers to provide clinical services to patients over long-distance communication. This is achieved through phone calls, emails, mobile apps, and video chat, healthcare professionals can diagnose and treat patients without the need for long travels or in-person hospital visits. It also allows healthcare professionals
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Eating food infected with germs, viruses, parasites, or chemical compounds such as heavy metals can cause more than 200 ailments. This expanding public health concern has a significant socio-economic impact, including demands on healthcare systems, lost productivity, and harm to tourism and trade. These diseases have a considerable impact on the worldwide disease burden and mortality.
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Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty in breathing. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, particularly at night or early in the morning. Asthma can be triggered by various factors, including allergens, exercise, stress, and respiratory infections. During winter, asthma can
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Mpox (monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). It can cause painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick. Like the other known virus that causes smallpox, it’s a member of the genus Orthopoxvirus. MPXV is an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus of the
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