Introduction Your health is your wealth. Self-medication is the use of medicinal products to treat self-diagnosed diseases or disorders or the periodic or frequent use of medication prescribed for chronic diseases or recurring diseases or symptoms. Self-medication is now becoming a public health challenge, especially among youth. In Africa, self-medication
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THE EFFECTS OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS
Introduction Oral contraceptive pills, commonly called birth control pills, are pharmaceutical medications taken orally to prevent pregnancy by women. They contain synthetic hormones that regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle and prevent ovulation. These hormones are the same as those produced by our bodies and cause changes in the cervical mucus,
ANTI-MICROBIAL RESISTANCE: A THREAT TO THE WORLD
INTRODUCTION The most important problem associated with infectious diseases today is the rapid development of antibiotic resistance. Antimicrobial resistance refers to the relative or complete lack of effect of an antimicrobial agent against a previously susceptible microbe. In terms of sensitivity, it is an increase in minimum inhibitory concentration. Types
The Bystander Effect: Why we are less likely to help when others are nearby
What is the Bystander Effect? In an emergency, we tend to think help is more likely and would come faster if there are five people in the street compared to only one, but this is frequently untrue. The chances are, those five people won’t help at all, while the person
WONDERS OF CLOVE IN HUMAN HEALTH
INTRODUCTION Clove is an Indonesian spice that is native to the Maluku Islands. It is grown on a flower sprout of an evergreen tree called ‘Syzygium aromaticum’, which can grow up to 65feet tall and it belongs to the ‘Myrtaceae’ Family. The name is derived from the Latin word ‘clavus’,
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – THE FUTURE OF CERVICAL CANCER DETECTION
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix. Cancer can be treated if it is found early. Despite this, it is still a significant threat to women in Africa. 19 of the 20 countries where cervical cancer is most often seen are in Africa. Advancements in Artificial
The Rise of Drug-Resistant Malaria:
Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and is spread by mosquito bites. In November 2020, there had been 229 million cases of malaria and 409,000 related deaths worldwide. Specifically, the Sub-Saharan African region is most at risk of malaria, with 94% of all malaria cases in 2019 recorded
Using Optogenetics To Study The Brain
The human brain is a very important organ. It controls every aspect of the human body, including behaviour, decisions, and emotions. Despite its importance, it is not very well understood. Scientists know that the brain contains cells called neurons. These neurons work together, and are connected in many ways. Scientists
How Can Drones Help Save Lives?
WHAT ARE DRONES? Drones are small remotely-controlled flying machines. They do not carry people, but can carry supplies. They also usually have cameras mounted on them. These allow the person flying them to see what they are doing, and also allow for photos to be taken looking down from above.
How is Namibia helping HIV/AIDS Orphans?
WHAT IS HIV/AIDS? As of 2017, 36.9million people are living with HIV/AIDs globally. HIV is a virus that is transmitted during sex or from an infected mother to her baby. AIDS is a disease of the immune system caused by HIV. It is estimated that 12% of Namibian adults live
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