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1. Headaches One of the first symptoms of the flu related symptoms of HIV is an unrelenting headache. The headaches may develop into chronic debilitating migraines. Migraines become chronic after affecting a person for 15 or more days per month. 50% of people infected with HIV will experience headaches as a symptom, while 27% will experience chronic migraines. This is compared to the general population, where only 2% of people suffer from chronic migraines. 2. Weight Loss Weight loss in HIV infected individuals is common through the progression of the disease. When first infected, the flu like symptoms can cause nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. This can cause a temporary loss in weight. As the illness progresses, weight loss can be caused by a condition called “AIDS wasting”. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services categorize a person as having AIDS wasting when they have lost 10% or more of their body weight, and have experienced related weight loss symptoms...

A Kenyan man identified as David Charowass rushed to a General Hospital on emergency after he allegedly swallowed his toothbrush. According to reports, Mr Charo was brushing his teeth when the toothbrush slid down into his throat. The bizarre incident which took place on Sunday, April 1, has left many in shock as the man appeared in good condition, and could speak conveniently. A series of X-rays carried out on the victim by the medics showed the toothbrush still inside him, as he awaited medical attention. According of a relative who spoke to press men on Baraka FM; “He is here at Makadara. He was brushing his teeth when the toothbrush slid from his hand and he swallowed it.They have done three X-ray tests on him already but he has not been attended to further,” Though the toothbrush is yet to be removed, the hospital medics have him under observation in custody of the emergency unit.

It takes the tenacity and strength of such an unyielding soul, no doubt, to stare cancer’s perfect pain and misery in the eyes and conquer it in a terrifying battle between life and death. Yes, Okonjo-Iweala had cancer and she lived with it over certain dreary number of years. She made the shocking revelation not too long ago. Few women bear the crucible of pain and face down death in a no-holds-barred joust and live to tell their story. But Ngozi did and she emerged with her life intact. Very few people are aware she once took a trip down death boulevard while she battled life-threatening cancer. According to her, the fight against cancer was a struggle she would never forget. But with unprecedented faith and towering resilience, she survived the deadly disease. She has emerged wiser and stronger like a piece of gold whose value and quality increases by every second it spends in the intensity of a hot forge.

A few hours a week of light exercise – walking the dog, puttering about in the garden – lower the risk of death in older men, even if workouts are brief, researchers said Tuesday. Their findings, reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, challenge two long-held assumptions about the benefits of physical activity for the elderly. To improve health and reduce the risk of dying, according to many national health authorities, workouts must be strenuous and more long-lasting. In Britain, for example, the elderly are advised to do moderate-to-intense exercise at least 150 minutes per week, divied up into segments of no less than 10 minutes. “UK and US physical activity guidelines don’t mention any benefits of light activity,” lead author Barbara Jefferis, an epidemiologist at University College London, told AFP. “When those guidelines were written there wasn’t enough evidence to make a recommendation.” The study, which tracked 1,200 men without heart disease in their...

It has been four years since the Ebola virus outbreak in the West African states of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone was first reported. Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham has been back to document the people still living with the legacy of the disease. Image copyright HUGH KINSELLA CUNNINGHAM The outbreak in 2014 caused more deaths than all the others combined since the virus was discovered in 1976. The virus affected poverty-stricken areas such as Liberia's West Point, where for many, just coping and surviving are everyday victories. West Point is a densely populated township in Monrovia. When the government imposed a curfew and quarantined the area in a bid to halt the deadly outbreak there was unrest and rioting. Image copyright HUGH KINSELLA CUNNINGHAM Eva Nah's grandson was killed by police while he was protesting at the quarantine. "All he wanted was to play football and become a mechanic," she says. "His father and mother died so I was everyth...

There are certain signs that point towards the fact that you are at serious risk of having a stroke. These are some of those signs. If you are above 40, you must read this. If you had seen anybody, with even a mild stroke, you will understand that this is not an illness you will wish your worst enemy. Most of my patients at the brink of strokes, were rescued by my medical teams, by just paying attention to the 10 under listed points. Prof Heidi Moawad has done a lot of research on stroke, he compiled 10 signs, that if observed will allow us to live happily ever after. How would you know if you were at the risk of a stroke? While there is no absolute way to know that, you will, or will not ever have a stroke in your lifetime, there are signs that indicate, that you are at high risk of stroke. The good news is that you can do something about every one of these signs, so as to significantly lower your stroke risk. Please Pay attention. 1) Your blood pressure is out of cont...

Wonder whether you're eating too much salt? The more salt you consume, the higher your blood pressure and excessive levels of it in your body over time can increase your risk of osteoporosis (a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue) and other chronic conditions, so it's important to restrict your daily intake to no more than a teaspoon's per day. In line with this, we reveal 6 side effects of eating too much salt. You are always using the toilet Whether at night or during the day, frequent urination is a key sign of excessive salt intake, but it can also be a symptom of a number of other conditions, from an overactive bladder or urinary tract infection to type 2 diabetes. While it's usually nothing to worry about, see your doctor if you notice a change in your normal urinary habits. You are constantly thirsty If you often find your mouth gets drier and your thirst is unquenchable, chances are you could be taking to...

Health officials in Kiru area of Kano State cofirm that 11 children have been killed by whooping cough while 40 others are receiving treatment. Malam Hassan Adamu, the council’s Health Officer, who confirmed the incident, assured of government’s effort to contain the outbreak. Malam Yakubu Sani, a representative of the World Health Organisation, WHO, in the area, attributed the outbreak to poor routine immunisation and inadequate health mobilisation activities. Reacting, District Head of the area, Alhaji Hamza Bayero, urged government to provide emergency medical care to residents to prevent further spread of the disease.

Seven out of the 13 monkey pox patients on admission at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri in Bayelsa have fully recovered, the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, has said. A patient of Monkey Pox The commissioner said in a statement on Wednesday in Yenagoa, that the seven patients had been discharged from the hospital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the contagious disease broke out three weeks ago in Agbura area of Yenagoa following reports that a family manifested symptoms of monkey pox after eating monkey meat. He said the six other patients under medical surveillance at the teaching hospital were responding positively to treatment. “The government has been able to successfully contain the spread of the disease as no new case has been reported in the last few days. “With the way and manner government deployed its machinery and with the team of dedicated health and medical personnel, monkey pox will soon be fully ...

A man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every 2.9 minutes. Do you know how likely you are to be among them? Have you been tested? One in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. If you’re not aware about the lifestyle factors that put you at risk, why continue to put yourself at such a disadvantage? From proper diet to the diagnostic tests available, consult these facts and figures and know where you stand. 1. Know your risk for prostate cancer Increasing age is one risk factor, but so are family history, and ethnicity. In fact, African-American men are 1.65 times more likely to be diagnosed and 2.4 times more likely to die from the disease. 2. Prostate cancer is not just an old man’s disease The reality is just the opposite: 1 in 325 men under the age of 49 will be diagnosed with the disease. 3. Your prostate is small, but mighty Prostate cancer begins in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system that is shaped like a walnut. Though it ...

We all deal with stress from time to time. And in many ways, a little stress can be healthy. But when stress is prolonged or chronic, meaning it sticks around for weeks, months, or even years, it can lead to negative changes to your immune system and other biological functions of your body. In line with this, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares some of the ways stress can make you sick. Your teeth are fractured or damaged Psychological stress really can cause you to grind your teeth—both during the day and at night while you sleep. Teeth grinding can lead to tooth fractures, cavities, and other dental issues, so it’s definitely a habit you’ll want to break. You’re putting on weight Long-term stress can cause you to add weight. This is because stress promotes cravings for high-calorie food. Of course, you know high-calorie foods can lead to weight increase. Your joints ache Stress promotes low-grade inflammation, it can heighten symptoms of joints ache in different pa...

The joy of being free. This aged woman couldn't contain her excitement after huge goitre believed to be over 2kg attached to her neck was removed after undergoing a successful surgery...Goitre is a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland.

You might want to think twice before putting an extra spoonfull of sugar in your tea after watching this video. The  team at Tech Insider  sat down with a US expert to reveal exactly what the dangers of having too much sugar in your diet can be. As well as the obvious weight gain, too much of the sweet stuff also opens you up to a range of different diseases as your liver struggles to metabolise the fructose. We now have the data that shows that when the liver turns what it's being exposed to into liver fat, that is the signal driver of insulin resistance," said Robert Lustig, a Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. "Ultimately that's what drives this phenomenon called metabolic syndrome. "That is type II diabetes, hypertension, lipid problems, cardiovascular disease, cancer or dementia." Scientists have also found that men who consumed more than 67 grams of sugar per day increased their risk ...

The hard skin has been buffed off, the toenails trimmed - and maybe even treated to a lick of nail polish. After being in hibernation over the winter months, the UK has been tentatively getting its feet out over  the summer  , often in flip-flops. Flip-flops are easy and comfortable to wear but there's concern about us putting our health at risk by wearing them. The main issue seems to be the lack of support flip-flops provide. Specifically, there's no support for the arches and heels. We also have a habit of tensing our toes when we wear them to keep them Dr Camilla Long works at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, shared some of the issues patients come to her with as a result of wearing flip-flops to  Mail Online These are shin splints, Achilles tendon issues and pain in the back. Wearing flip-flops can also cause us to alter how we walk, which in turn leads to more back pain.