Why having regular sex increases your chance of having a healthy baby

It may sound obvious but couples who want to have a baby should regularly have sex first, say scientists.

A study found women had a better chance of having a healthy baby if they had repeated exposure to their partner's sperm before they conceived.

This was because it gave their immune systems time to build up a tolerance to the foreign fluid and so support a pregnancy

Research author Prof Sarah Robertson from the University of Adelaide, said: 'We now know that an average of at least three to six months coitus with their partner is necessary to get their immune system to respond correctly to enable a healthy pregnancy.'

Researchers Unveil Natural Remedies For Breast Cancer

Nigerians and indeed mankind should no longer die because of breast cancer. Researchers have unveiled natural remedies that could be effectively used for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. CHUKWUMA MUANYA writes.
 BREAST cancer has been shown to be the leading cause of death among women between 40 and 55 years of age, and the second overall cause of death among women.

Fortunately, the mortality rate from breast cancer has reportedly decreased in recent years due to an increased emphasis on early detection and more effective treatments.
Despite early detection, conventional and chemotherapeutic methods of treatment, most women with breast cancer are still dying.

Tomatoes Helpful In Fighting Prostate Cancer, Says Nutritionist

A Lagos-based nutritionist, Grace Odinaka, said on Saturday that good consumption of tomatoes could help in reducing the risk of having cancer.

Ms. Odinaka, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Divine Release Nursing Home, Ojo, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

She said a lot of people had relegated the importance of tomatoes and that some, especially children, were fond of picking them out of their meals.

Ms Odinaka said that tomatoes contained Lycopene, an antioxidant, which researchers agreed, had powerful anti-cancer properties.
She said that the properties were especially helpful in warding off prostate cancer and in reducing the risk of heart disease and premature aging.

Nigeria At High Risk Of Yellow Fever Epidemic – Experts

Health experts yesterday in Abuja expressed fears of possible outbreak of yellow fever in the country.
They said 30 years after the last yellow fever epidemic outbreak in the country, no nationwide vaccination had been conducted since, stating that over 101 million Nigerians are at risk of being infected with the disease.
The warning is coming amidst recent outbreak of yellow fever in six districts of Cameroun bordering Cross River State, which places Nigeria at risk because it is the only country among 13 in West Africa yet to conduct mass vaccination.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting yesterday in Abuja on the Preparation for Mass Vaccination against yellow fever in high risk states in Nigeria, the Chairman, Expert Review Committee (ERC) on Polio Immunisation, Prof Oyewole Tomori, disclosed that about 377 local government areas in 25 states in the country had been marked out as high risk states.

Teething Powder Can Destroys Kidney In Future - Paediatrician

Dr Solomon Adeleke, a paediatrician, has advised parents against the use of teething powder for babies, as it can cause kidney failure in adulthood.

Adeleke, who works with University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, told the New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that teething powder contained mercury, which is hazardous to the health.
He said, “Most of the time, they give it twice or thrice a day, the powder will then accumulate in the kidney, it destroys the kidney not at that natal age of the baby.
“This happens when the child is around 40 years; It is when they get to 40 years because the accumulation of leads to renal insufficiency, so we should be very careful about using teething powder.’’

Makeup On The Eyelashes; It May Damage Your Eyes – Optometrist

Every lady need to be aware of the threats some of the chemicals contained in make ups pose to their health. While trying to look beautiful, the health implications of the products we use must be taken into consideration.
A consultant Optometrist on Sunday advised women against applying eyelashes as makeup to avoid damaging the eyes.
Dr Michael Nwoko, Chairman, National Optometric Association, Edo chapter, gave the advice in an interview with the NAN saying that the product contained chemicals that could damage the eyes.
According to him, the eye reacts with any chemical that comes close to it.

“When you apply chemicals, such as makeup on the eyes, the eyes must react and this could lead to itching of the eyes.

US Approves Pill For HIV Prevention

The US’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has for the first time approved a drug to prevent HIV infection through sexual activities. The drug, Truvada, is in use since 2004 as a part of retroviral therapy for HIV-I but the FDA green signal on Monday makes it the first approved drug for prevention of the dreaded virus.
Though medically it is a significant step in control of HIV-AIDS, doctors in India say the prohibitive cost of the drug — $14,000 annually — is unlikely to make it a potent weapon from the public health perspective in this country.

The pill has to be taken once daily for prevention of infection but the FDA statement says that it should ideally be used in combination with safe sex practices.

Home Remedies For Treating Pimples

Believe it or not, your skin is your largest organ of your entire body. Keeping it clear and healthy can be a daunting task, especially at stressful times. We all know that pimples are ugly and frustrating. So, let’s discuss some ways on how to treat pimples and get clearer, healthier looking skin.

1. Honey Mask
We eat honey, but many people don’t know that you can use honey to treat pimples. Honey contains a lot of anti-oxidants and anti-bacterial components. It even has anti inflammatory benefits, which is an excellent for treating pimples.
Not only that, honey is a good moisturizer.
HOW:
While there are several recipes to creating honey mask, the easiest way is to apply just honey directly.

Tips On How you can cope with diabetes

In today’s stressful life, targets and deadlines are governing people’s lives, and diabetes is becoming a common occurrence in most households. Manoj Chadha, Diabetologist with Hinduja Healthcare Surgical, sheds some light on life without a sweet tooth.

“While genetics play a role in the occurrence of diabetes, the main cause for diabetes nowadays is the constant stress of everyday life — the pressure to over-achieve, unhealthy eating habits and decreased physical activity,” Manoj says. Consultant Diabetologist Arvind Ghorgane adds, “Stress-related diabetes if unattended, can result in full-fledged diabetes over time. What used to be considered an adult illness is of late becoming common in youngsters!”

Living Near Loud Traffic Increases Your Risk Of Having A Heart Attack

Loud traffic noise increases the risk of heart attack, a study shows.Researchers say that each ten per cent rise in volume comes with a 12 per cent higher risk of heart attack.

Previous studies had investigated the combined effects of noise and pollution, although the results were inconclusive.
But the latest study of more than 50,000 people has found a ‘clear relationship’ between noise and heart attacks, reports journal PLoS ONE.

What The Male Pot Belly Stores

A lowdown on the ubiquitous male pot belly, the storehouse of diseases

Pot bellies ensure that the Indian male vanity takes a big punch in the stomach. But what is worse, is that bad health can be measured in the inches you notch up there. Gaining even two or four extra ones on your belly dramatically raises the risk of various illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and certain types of cancers. Doctors liken a pot belly, clinically termed as central obesity, to a five-kilo bag attempting to carry 10 kilos of tomatoes. Little wonder then that pot bellies destroy posture and spinal alignment over time. Of the two kinds of abdominal fat couching your mid-section, the subcutaneous fat, the one that you can pinch on your tummy, lies under the skin. The real culprit though is the visceral fat, lodged deep in your stomach around the intestines, liver and kidneys. This keeps growing to give you the pot belly.

World Health Organization Says 'Diesel engine exhaust Causes Lung Cancer

WHO says that exhaust fumes from diesel engines can cause lung cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has classified diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans, based on sufficient evidence that exposure is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.
In a statement, the IARC said the classification was made after a week-long meeting of international experts in Lyon, France.


In 1988, IARC classified diesel exhaust as probably carcinogenic to humans.

Baby Kelechi Needs Your Help Today To Save His Life

Baby Kelechi (now 1 year and 3months) was only about two weeks old when his parent noticed some changes in him which included fast breathing, sleepless nights and frequent fatigue amongst other things. He had problem ingesting good and had to be fed through his nose. Hospitals they visited gave several diagnosis which included Malaria, Fever and related ailments until they were referred to LUTH. On the 21st of October 2011, the result of the diagnosis revealed that Kelechi had a grade 3/6 Systolic Murmur. Simpler terms describes it as an unusual noise in the heart commonly known as a hole in the heart.

He's got some sort of paralysis on his left hand and finds it difficult to stand. Doctor's says he might get brain damaged if he doesn't get treatment as soon as possible.

He needs N4 million for surgery in India. Please go on his website to see how you can help Click DONATE


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