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Why women have irregular periods

Dr. Chitor Nwana, Consultant Gynaecologist at the Tabitha Women’s Health Centre, Abuja, says “as a teenager, when they start seeing their menses, the

Gum disease: You can prevent it

Gingivitis is considered to be a bacterial infection of the gums. For gingivitis to develop, plaque must accumulate in the areas between the teeth. Th

Vitamin and mineral supplements for men

“That’s wishful thinking,” says Chicago-based dietitian David Grotto, RD, the author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life and a former spokesman for

If you have gout, you know the unfortunate signs of a gout flare-up. There’s nothing you can do to stop a gout attack once it’s started, but there are things you can do to care for a gout flare at home.

Science is searching for the causes of obesity and exploring the role of genes, the diets of pregnant women, and the feeding habits of babies. But the

Treating gout attacks at home

A gout attack happens when someone who already has higher than normal levels of uric acid in the body has a build-up of uric acid around a joint. Uric