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Drug abuse occurs when a person begins a consistent pattern of use of a substance beyond what is recommended if the substance is prescribed. If the substance is not prescribed, abuse occurs when the quantity of the substance used is increased to achieve a high that was once achieved at a lower quantity. There are many dangers to abuse of drugs including physical and psychological addiction, change in brain chemistry and functioning, and death. DANGER OF ADDICTION When a drug is abused, the potential for addiction is increased due to the physical need that the body develops once the drug's effects are achieved. Abuse turns into addiction through chemical changes that the drug supplies to the body when used regularly. Additionally, an emotional and mental attachment develops, causing preoccupation with gaining the pleasurable effects that the drug brings. The body misses the drug when it is not present, causing the person to seek that feeling through ongoing drug use. Addiction has

This Is When She's Most Likely to Cheat In Your Relationship - INFORMATION NIGERIA informationng.com Aug 13 2017 1:16 PM There might be some truth to the seven-year itch: Women who have been married for a moderate amount of time are more likely to be tempted to cheat than those who have been hitched for a shorter or longer period, a new study in the Journal of s*x Research found. After surveying 423 people, the researchers discovered that women who were married between six to 10 years were most likely to consider engaging in an extramarital affair. The picture was pretty different for dudes: As the time they were married increased, so did the likelihood that they would entertain the option to stray. In fact, men who had been married 11 or more years reported the greatest willingness to allow an intimate encounter to develop with someone other than their spouse. So what did men and women consider as cheating anyway? The least likely behavior the participants counted as cheating

NAFDAC approves Diabiz herbal tea that normalizes sugar level The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has given approval to AKO Group of Companies, to commence marketing Diabiz Herbal Tea in Nigeria, after the product successfully passed through various laboratory tests. Diabiz is an herbal remedy that supports carbohydrate metabolism and aids in maintaining normal level of blood sugar. Chief Executive Officer of Ako Group of Companies, Mr Obiora Atuchkwu explained that the introduction of Diabiz into the Nigerian market became necessary due to rising incidence of diabetes and other sugar-related diseases. He noted that with the presence of Diabiz, manufactured by Ayusri Health Products Limited India, many saved from avoidable deaths, as it contains a combination of special medicinal herbs. Atuchukwu said that contents of the product make it unique and more efficacious than other products of its kind. “We have seen that Diabiz will go a long way

Scientists are getting closer to understanding why people indulge after dark and to determining whether those nighttime calories wreak more havoc — whether they drive up the risk of weight gain and of chronic diseases such diabetes — than ones consumed earlier in the day. “For years, we said a calorie is a calorie no matter when you consume it,” says dietitian Joy Dubost, a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “I don’t know if we can say that anymore, based on the emerging research. The timing of a meal may potentially have an impact.” Most of the major studies on late-night eating have been conducted with animals, night-shift workers and people who, due to a disorder called night eating syndrome, consume at least 25 percent of their daily calories after supper or who wake up to eat at least twice a week. Studies tend to show that when food is consumed late at night – anywhere from after dinner to outside a person’s typical sleep/wake cycle, the body is

By  Joe Leech, Dietitian “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” Those are famous words from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the father of Western medicine. He actually used to prescribe garlic to treat a variety of medical conditions. Well… modern science has recently confirmed many of these beneficial health effects. Here are 11 health benefits of garlic that are supported by human research studies. 1. Garlic Contains a Compound Called Allicin, Which Has Potent Medicinal Properties Garlic is a plant in the  Allium  (onion) family. It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks. It grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste. However, throughout ancient history, the main use of garlic was for its health and medicinal properties  ( 1 ). Its use was well documented by all the major civilizations… including the Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans and the Chinese

What Causes Hiccups and How to Get Rid of Them Source uncova.com At best, hiccups are a nuisance. At worse, they could be a symptom of something seriously wrong. Luckily, it’s usually the former-a brief episode triggered by nerves or something you ate. But if hiccups persist for more than a few hours or if they show up frequently, it may be worth getting checked out by a doctor. Before we get into the scary stuff, though, it may help to understand exactly what hiccups are. A hiccup is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, the muscle between your chest and your abdomen. The diaphragm usually expands down and contracts back up smoothly as you breathe, but it can jerk down suddenly if it becomes irritated. That sudden jerk triggers a closure of the glottis, the slit-like opening between the vocal cords and the voice box. “You quickly swallow air and your voice box shuts, and that’s what causes that hiccupping sound,” says Roshini Rajapaksa, M.D., a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone

Dengue Fever Breaks Out In Kenya nigerianeye.com May 7, 2017 4:02 PM Kenya’s health authorities on Sunday announced the outbreak of dengue fever in the coastal region. Mombasa County Director of Health, Khadija Shikelly, said 119 cases had been confirmed in all six sub She  said that Kisauni had the highest number of case, 37, followed by Mvita, 25, Changamwe 21 and Likoni 21. She said there was no record of any death from the fever this year. Last year, three people died of the fever. “This is to notify you that there is dengue fever outbreak in Mombasa County and we, therefore, need to respond effectively and in a coordinated approach to contain the outbreak,” Shikelly. County officials last week warned that the onset of the long rains could spur water and vector borne disease. Symptoms of the disease include severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pains, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands or rash. Heavy rains in the region are said to have created new bree

Wearing a beard seems to be the rave of the moment among men, especially the young men. These days, men scrape off their heads while spotting buoyant, well-nurtured beards. Yet, experts are saying that though a well-groomed beard may appear sexy, it also  has the potential to be a breeding ground for germs, causing fungal infections and herpes. Indeed, physicians warn that they can even carry pubic lice! Dermatologists indeed say that a very thick beard may disguise symptoms of skin disease, and anyone who comes into close contacts with it risks being infected. A dermatologist, Dr. Debra Jaliman, notes,  “If a guy doesn’t groom his moustache and beard properly, they can become a breeding grounds for germs.   “Though the risk is small, chin and cheek hair can harbour germs that can cause infections such as herpes, fungal infections, or even a dangerous Staphylococcus infection. If you come in direct contact with any of these infectious agents, you may end up with skin problems.”

Mrs Kush: The Things That Happen When You Cook with Too Much Pepper We all know that one person that has an abnormal love for spicy food. I mean most Nigerians like a bit of heat in their food to satisfy their “black man blood”. But there is a special breed of Nigerians that have acid in their mouths, in place of saliva. That is the only logical explanation for the abnormal quantity of pepper they consume and claim to love. If you are a pepper connoisseur and your friends have started acting funny around you, I’m sure you can relate to the following: They have stopped eating your food After tasting your culinary creations a few times, they have concluded that hunger is a better alternative. It’s almost like you are punishing them for eating your food, so that have decided to  kuku  leave your food for you. As a loving friend, you have decided to sacrifice you pepper taste for them Even when you make an effort to reduce the pepper, they will still not eat because your “pepper me

So it happened again. You let one slip out, and what’s worse, it happened in front of company. If this reminds you of a recent situation you have to ask yourself, should you really have been holding back your wind in the first place?  Let’s face it your body is not a car, so you should not be holding on to your gas. Here are 10 health benefits of Fretting you need to know. It Gets Rid Of Waste. Although it is a natural occurrence in the human body many of us call fart a ‘Toxic gas’. In reality, the wind you break is actually a sign of good health. Your body releases the stinky gas as a part of it digestion process. Farting helps to expel the parts of digested food that could not be used or turned into energy for the body to use. It Helps With Bloating . Have you ever noticed that after a while, holding in your gas leaves you with a feeling that can only be described as balloon like?  According to Dr.Lisa Ganjhu, a doctor of osteopathy and a clinical assistant professor of medicine

Teens who smoke and eat fast food are aging their brains by SIX years - crushing their memories and learning abilities Young people who smoke and eat fast food are aging their brains by six years, effectively crushing their memories and learning abilities, a new study revealed.  Poor lifestyle and eating habits in teenage years can dramatically harm mental development years down the line, according to a study published by the American College of Cardiology. Researchers followed more than 3,000 people for 31 years, from 1980 to 2011, tracking their diet, lifestyle and medical records in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. They found that, no matter how healthy you are as an adult, a poor diet in your teens can have irreparable damage on your brain.  Teen smokers have far wearier brains in later life than their non-smoking peers - amounting to a 3.4-year difference, a new study has found. High cholesterol levels, which comes from eating things like fast food, aged the brain by an

SHOCKING ! 99% Have Been Brushing Their Teeth Wrong All Thus While- Must Read Have you ever thought that there is a philosophy behind brushing your teeth?  In fact, technique does matter when it comes to take certain action, such brushing teeth. First of all it is important to buy an adequate brush and pay attention to brushing about 3-5 minutes. The toothpaste let it be your own choice, depending on your teeth sensitivity. The process of brushing your teeth in the right way, includes these movements: angle your brush at the gumline, move it in a circular motion to loosen plaque at and underneath your gums, then sweep the brush away from the gums to remove debris

Here Are 4 STDs You Might Already Have Without Realizing -  Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are often called a ‘silent epidemic’ for the very reason that they don’t typically have outwarigns That’s because STDs often show no noticeable symptoms. This means that you could be infected and not even know it—and same goes for your partner. Read on for four common STDs that might have already snuck up on you, and what you should do about it. 1.  GONORRHEA This bacterial illness is spread through unprotected vaginal, oral, or an*l s*x. As a result, it can cause infections in your private parts, rectum, or throat. Condoms are nearly 100 percent effective at preventing transmission of the disease, says Khalil Ghanem, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of medicine and infectious disease at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.  (Dental dams can be protective if you’re giving oral s*x to a woman.) Signs of gonorrhea: Women often don’t have any symptoms, says Herbenick. And when

Why you should pick your nose… and eat it! Children indulge in picking their nose and… er… eating it. Yuck! Some adults do pick their nose, but eating it is definitely out of it. Or so we thought! However, a new has showed that when you pick your nose and eat it, the snot (that is the mucus) helps protect your teeth because of the healthy bacteria it contains. An assistant professor in the department of biological engineering at MIT, Katharina Ribbeck, says that snot could also help prevent infection. She also assures that there’s some evidence that the mucus in snot could fight off respiratory infections and stomach ulcers. An Austrian respiratory specialist, Prof. Friedrich Bischinger, adds that people who pick their noses are healthier, happier, and likely in better tune with their bodies. “Eating the dry remains of what you pull out of your nose is a great way of strengthening the body’s immune system. “Medically, it makes great sense and is a perfectly natural thing to do.

Watermelon Health Benefits, Nutritional Value and Uses What is Watermelon? This gigantic and lusciously sweet fruit is a member of the cucumber family, and requires honeybees for pollination.Watermelons are considered a vine-like flowering plant that is actually native to Southern Africa Watermelons are mostly water about 92 percent but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. There's even a modest amount of potassium. Plus, this quintessential summer snack is fat-free, very low in sodium and has only 40 calories per cup. Health Benefits of Watermelon Muscle soreness:  Watermelon and watermelon juice have been shown to reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery time following exercise in athletes. Researchers believe this is likely do to the amino acid L-citrulline contained in watermelon. Heart Care:  Lypocene, a carotenoid found in abundance in watermelo

•What is UtI Infection ? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. These are the structures that urine passes through before being eliminated from the body. •The upper urinary tract is composed of the kidneys and ureters. Infection in the upper urinary tract generally affects the kidneys (pyelonephritis), which can cause fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and other severe symptoms. • Urinary tract infections are much more common in adults than in children, but about 1%-2% of children do get urinary tract infections. Urinary tract infections in children are more likely to be serious than those in adults (especially in younger children : 🔴. • These infections are much more common in girls and women than in boys and men younger than 50 years of age. The reason for this is not well understood, but anatomic differences between the genders (a shorter urethra in women) might be partially responsible. About 40% of women and 12% o

If you’ve just come out of surgery or are suffering from chronic pain, you probably appreciate medicine that numbs it, like opioids. Unfortunately, research shows that even medical use of opioids comes with a cost. Each year, millions of Americans become dependent on these addictive drugs, and the number of opioid deaths has quadrupled since the early 2000s. In fact, a new report by the CDC shows just how short the timespan is for a patient’s addiction. If a doctor prescribes an opioid medication for longer than five days, the patient has a much greater chance of becoming dependent on it. If patients get their hands on a second dose, one out of seven will form an addiction. In the event that patients must take a long-acting opioid, about 25% will still be using the drug one year later. Unfortunately, many will also still need the painkiller after three years. Interestingly enough, the sales of opioids have risen at the same rate that people are dying from prescription drug overdose

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How to stay totally free from STD & other veneral diseases According to the book of pathology that studies diseases written by Williams Boyd in 1932, after 18 years of research it was concluded in 1970 that staphylococcus is a deadly and dangerous disease. 21 children were injected with toxic generic strain of staph mistakenly and 12 died after few hours. The result showed that staph affects the deeper organs like eyes, bones, lungs, kidney and the reproductive organs. It has a long life spam in the system which can multiply from millions to billions in less than an hour and this problem presists after undergoing a lot of treatment and spending huge money in different health centers. The book explains that staph cannot be destroyed by antibiotic no matter the degree, as it can only suppress it and may re-occur. Sexually transmitted Infections attacks the reproductive system, leading to infertility in humans. STI is a form of infections that can be contracted through indiscri

In Nigeria , cold season generally occurs from late August through early April, but individuals can get a cold at any time of year. The common cold is a highly contagious acute viral infection of the upper respiratory system and is one of the most common reasons for absence from both work and school. Influenza, commonly referred to as the seasonal flu, is a very contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza viruses. Influenza affects the nose, throat, and lungs and can sometimes lead to serious health complications and even death. In the United States, flu season usually occurs between October and May, peaking between late December and March. The elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with certain medical conditions are at high risk for developing flu complications. Signs and Symptoms Colds tend to have a gradual onset with symptoms developing over a few days, usually beginning with a sore or irritated throat and low-grade fever (rarely exceeding 100ºF). Conversel