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What you need to know About Hepatitis B

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With over 400 million people living with hepatitis B and C worldwide, 1.4 million die due to these infections every year and many more become newly infected. Transmission of this virus can be prevented through better awareness and services that improve vaccinations, blood and injection safety, and reduce harm. What is hepatitis? Hepatitis simply means inflammation of the liver.  The liver is one of the largest organs in the body that helps us to metabolise our food, medicines and toxins. What causes hepatitis?  Hepatitis can be caused by infections due to viruses or bacteria or even parasites. Hepatitis can also be caused by toxic substances like abuse or misuse of alcohol.  For our purpose, our attention will be focused on viral hepatitis. What is viral hepatitis?    Let us return to World Health Organization to guide us: “Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by one of the five hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D and E. They are transmitted through d
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MAKE YOUR SKIN GLOW WITH THIIS HOME REMEDIES

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Certain tips to follow at home includes: 1. Removing your makeup always before going to bed. If you fail to remove it then the makeup left in the skin damages the skin and will lead to negative impact on the skin. 2. Apply sunscreen always before leaving your house as prevention is better than cure. It is even suggested the best is to carry sunscreen along if you fail to apply because of your schedule. You can apply whenever handy. 3. The most important things said by skin specialist are to eat healthily and make a habit of eating junks less as it harms the skin and will make your skin look dull. Eating healthy is the first thing to adopt while taking care of your skin. 4. Another great tip is to exercise at least thrice a week as it will help with the blood circulation and will also help you to look fresh. 5. Water is the essential part of your body. Drink as much water as you can, it will help your skin and drink 8 glasses of water every day. 6. Take a regula
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Here are the top 10 ways to get smooth skin

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1. Water One of the most important things you can do for smooth and glowing skin is drink plenty of water. Your aim should be to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Water helps the body flush out toxins and waste. However, avoid sugary drinks, alcohol and carbonated drinks. Also try to eat fruits and vegetables that are high in water content. Washing your face at least twice a day with water will also help improve your skin’s health and appearance. 2. Lemon Juice Lemon juice can be used to cleanse your skin, lighten spots and scars, as well as soften and smooth it. This citrus-rich fruit contains cleansing enzymes that remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin smoother and fresher. With its excellent astringent properties, lemon is a great natural cleanser for people who have oily skin. To lighten dark spots and acne marks, you can use fresh squeezed lemon juice and apply it to your entire face and neck. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm wate
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Health Benefits of Garden egg/ leaf

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Health Benefits of Garden egg/ leaf Garden egg*(Solanum melongena)* is a fruit but an unusual kind of fruit, which at times is used for the preparation of stew. it is called Igba among the yoruba of Southwest Nigeria. Garden egg leaf, locally known as akwukwo ahara and efo Igbo in the Eastern part is used in preparation of vegetable stews and Yam dishes. Garden egg are not only nutritional but significantly of health benefits to the human body. Here  are 12 Health benefits of Garden egg. *1.*Garden egg helps with heart problems and weight reduction. *2.*Garden egg helps in lowering eye pressure in persons with glaucoma without side effects. *3.*It is high in potassium *4.*It helps in the treatment of stomach ulcers. *5.*It is good at reducing blood cholesterol 6. Pregnant women need more of vitamins and minerals which are available in garden egg. *7.*It serves as natural blood tonic in anemic patients. *8.*The leaf provides women with miceo nutrients which he
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ALL YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ABDOMINAL BLOATING

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What Causes   Abdominal Bloating? Abdominal bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas. Most people describe bloating as feeling full, tight, or swollen in the abdomen. Your abdomen may also be swollen (distended), hard, and painful. Bloating is often accompanied by: ·  pain ·  excessive gas (flatulence) ·  frequent burping or belching ·  abdominal rumbling or gurgles Abdominal bloating can interfere with your ability to work and participate in social or recreational activities. According to the   University of North Carolina , people who do experience abdominal bloating use more sick days, visit the doctor oftener, and take more medications than other people. Bloating is common among both adults and children. Why do I feel bloated ? Gas and air Gas is the most common cause of bloating, especially after eating. Gas builds up in the digestive tract when undigested food gets broken down or when you swallow air. Everyone swal
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Knock Knees causes and treatment (K Leg )

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Knock knees Knock knees are condition in which the knees touch, but the ankles do not touch. The legs turn inward. Causes Infants start out with bowlegs because of their folded position while in their mother's womb. The legs begin to straighten once the child starts to walk (at about 12 to 18 months). By age 3, the child becomes knock-kneed. When the child stands, the knees touch but the ankles are apart. By puberty, the legs straighten out and most children can stand with the knees and ankles touching (without forcing the position). Knock knees can also develop as a result of a medical problem or disease, such as: · Injury of the shinbone (only one leg will be knock-kneed) · Osteomyelitis (bone infection) · Overweight or obesity · Rickets (a disease caused by a lack of vitamin D) Exams and Tests A health care provider will examine your child. Tests will be done if there are signs that knock knees are not a part of normal developme
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Tons of Trammadol Intercepted from India ...............

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Many cartons of tramadol estimated at about 4000 kilogrammes have been intercepted by the Murtala Muhammed Airport command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). . . NDLEA Commander at the Lagos Airport, Garba Ahmadu, who unveiled the seized tramadol to newsmen at the airport, said the interception was made through intelligence information received from its foreign counterparts. . . It was learnt that the tramadol was imported into the country from India and intercepted at the cargo shed of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCOL). . . For about one month, no cargo agent showed up to claim the consignments prompting the agency to take possession of the items. . . The NDLEA boss disclosed that the psychotropic substance consists of capsules and tablets of 225 and 125 milligrams respectively far above the 50-100 milligrams of dosage approved by the government
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