Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this disease is critical for early detection and successful management. Causes: While the exact cause of testicular cancer remains unclear, certain risk factors have been identified...
It occurs when abnormal cells in the prostate gland grow uncontrollably, forming tumors. The prostate gland is responsible for producing some of the fluid in semen. Risk factors include age, family history, and certain genetic mutations. Symptoms may...
CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions.Causes of CVD The most important behavioral risk factors of heart disease and...
Haemoglobin is a protein present in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body's organs. Anaemia can produce fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.There are numerous types of anaemia. Each has their own...
However, these cancerous cells can spread (if left unattended) into nearby breast tissues (invasion) and in the worst case scenario to distal organs (metastasis).Scope of the problem According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) there were 2.3...
Let us, however, consider how stress can affect daily lives and some tips on how we can manage it. Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.Stress is our body’s response...
Infertility can be primary or secondary. Primary infertility is when a pregnancy has never been achieved by a person, and secondary infertility is when at least one prior pregnancy has been achieved.What causes infertility? Infertility may be caused...
What is immunisation? The process by which an individual’s immune system becomes fortified against an infectious agent through administration of a vaccine. What are the benefits? Immunisation is a way of protecting against serious diseases. Once...
A traumatic event may involve any serious injury or death, or a near death experience. What are the symptoms of PTSD? The symptoms can start right after the trauma but sometimes may start years later, they include:1. Intrusion - reliving the trauma...
If kidney disease worsens, wastes can build to high levels in your blood and make you feel sick. You may develop complications like:high blood pressure anemia (low blood count) weak bones poor nutritional health nerve damage Kidney disease also...
These conditions tend to be chronic, asymptomatic in early stages and multifactorial in causation involving an interplay of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors.The main types of NCD are cardiovascular diseases as recognized...
Studies have shown that individuals with a family of atopy (e.g. eczema, asthma and allergics in usitis) are at a higher risk of developing the disease compared to the general population.Symptoms of eczema Intense itchy rash mostly seen on flexural...
But getting sick isn’t inevitable, in fact by practising good hygiene and taking steps to boost your immune system, you can give yourself every possible chance of staying well over winter.Be vigilant about hand-washing. This is the first and most...
The Olympics-styled competition, which is supported by the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC), is set to become Botswana's biggest multisport festival for businesses, and bring athletics mirroring the success of the Dubai Corporate Games.The...
In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, risks, prevention, and screenings for breast cancer.Causes: The exact cause of breast cancer is not known, but certain risk factors increase the chances of developing it. These include age,...
These lifestyle diseases, linked intrinsically with our modern way of living, are often preventable with regular health checks and appropriate lifestyle modifications. In this article, we delve into the significance of monitoring three critical...
If you have prostate cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about prostate cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.Risk factors Factors...
In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, risks, prevention, and screenings for breast cancer. Causes: The exact cause of breast cancer is not known, but certain risk factors increase the chances of developing it.These include age,...
Oral diseases contribute significantly to the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) burden, with untreated dental caries (tooth decay) affecting approximately 2.4 billion people worldwide. Additionally, oral cancer ranks among the ten most common cancers,...
In this article, we will explore the different types of cancer, their causes, and ways to prevent and detect them. Cancer is a disease that occurs when cells in the body grow out of control and form a tumour.Tumours can be benign (non-cancerous) or...
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