Wole Soyinka revealed of being diagnosed with prostrate cancer

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has revealed he was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer in 2014.

Speaking to BBC, Soyinka revealed how his doctor helped him get rid of it with a great assistance from his wife.

He said “It hadn’t yet gotten to the stage where it was non-reversible and so (the doctor) gave us a number of guidelines. I say us because he wanted to make sure that my wife made sure that I followed it. He sensed that I wasn’t going to be a very good patient. So he spoke to her most of the time rather than me,” he said.

”There is no disease in the world any human being needs to be ashamed. I don’t see why people need to go to Canada, Europe to receive treatment which is affordable in this nation, it is a shame. The options I compared to other treatment I know about and I have seen in operation. Mine for me was an easy ride, uncomfortable in many ways but it is painless.”

A man who fell from a storey building saved

The man was said to be working at a construction site when he fell from a story building.
A bricklayer’s life has reportedly been saved after he was successfully operated upon by a group of surgeons at Federal Medical Centre Owerri in IMO.
The 35-year-old, according to Vanguard, accidentally fell off from a story building while at work and landed with the left the lateral anterior neck on a hammer standing on the ground with the handle facing upwards.

Describing the awful incident, the Senior Registrar on call in Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgeon Ear, Dr. Ibekwe Nnaemeka, stated that the sledgehammer pierced through the bricklayer’s anterior and exited through his posterior.
Nnaemeka said, “however, as God may have it, he was not in any respiratory distress and vitals are relatively stable on presentation.”
Narrating how the bricklayer’s life was saved, Nnaemeka said he quickly called out the 2 ENT Consultants, and at the same time raised alarm as he invited the Vascular Surgeons, Burns, and plastic, Traumatologist / Spine Surgeons, Anesthetist, and Theatre Peri-op Nurses who acted promptly to save the man’s life.
Nnaemeka’s words were; “necessary urgent Investigations were done, thanks to our Med. Laboratory Scientist Friends, who acted promptly as the urgency demands, gave us 4 units of screened / cross-matched blood and provided the results needed as fast as possible.
“Within a a short while, all the invited Surgeons stormed the Casualty, we quickly wheeled the patient to the theatre and Neck Exploration with foreign body removal was done.
“Miraculous intra-Op Findings: The hammer neatly passed *medial* to the Carotid vessel and IJV and *lateral* to the Oesophagus, Trachea and the Vertebral column.”
The doctor added that the patient who had been transferred to the ICU by the Anesthetist for observation is stable and doing well.

Genital Ulcers

 

What are genital ulcers?

They are sores usually found on the vagina or penis. They can also be found in the anus or on the skin around it. They sometimes hurt or leak fluid.

What causes them?

They are usually caused by sexually transmitted infections, or STIs. These include herpes, syphilis, and chancroid. Genital ulcers may also be caused by inflammatory diseases, trauma, or a bad reaction to skin care products.

Who can get genital ulcers?

Risk factors for genital ulcers are the same as those for STIs. They include unprotected sex, lack of male circumcision, and more than one sex partner. Genital ulcers caused by inflammatory diseases may run in families.

How can I lower my risk?

If you have sex, use a condom or dental dam. Although this decreases the risk, it is possible to get STIs from infected skin not covered by the condom or dental dam.

How do I know if I have genital ulcers?

Genital ulcers may show up in different ways. They sometimes start out as bumps or a rash and may or may not hurt. You may also have swollen glands in the groin area or a fever. Your doctor can test the area to see if you have an STI.

How are they treated?

Treatment depends on the cause of the ulcers. STIs are usually treated with antibiotic or antiviral pills or shots. If you have an inflammatory disease, you may need a shot or ointment to put on the ulcers. Some genital ulcers go away on their own, but may still lead to more serious infection. Your doctor may only treat your pain or take care of the wound, but testing for STI is usually needed.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor

Dismiss of hospital workers for stealing blood

The Management of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State, says it has dismissed 10 of its staff over financial misconduct, sabotage and selling blood meant for patients.

Dr Hassan Ikrama, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lafia.

“Some of them were engaging in stealing of blood from blood bank and selling same to private hospitals and diverting money meant for the hospital.

“Some are using the facilities of the hospital to carry out investigation in the laboratory and put the money for the charges in their private pockets,” he added.

He noted that all the dismissed staff were investigated and found culpable by a committee that looked into the matter.

Stop biting of finger nails

Onychophagia, or nail biting, is a pretty common habit, affecting an estimated 30 percent of adults, 45 percent of teens, and 30 percent of children.
Nail biting can be caused by stress, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, or just being bored and fidgety and all these can seem harmless, but you should know that it can invite bacteria or fungi infections to enter into the body and blood stream, increasing your chances of contracting a cold or the flu.
1. How nail biting leads to cold and flu

According to the CDC, there are more than 200 cold viruses floating around at any given time. Even though the risk factors for acquiring one include a weakened immune system and/or exposure to someone sick, you can significantly reduce your chances of catching a virus by keeping your hands away from your mouth.
Viruses that cause the flu also flourish on your skin, so wash your hands frequently with soap and water (or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer), and discourage nail biting by chewing gum.
2. How nail biting can harm your teeth
Nail biting can also damage your teeth and gums. The Academy of General Dentistry has found that nail biting can crack, chip, or wear down the front teeth, and also potentially lead to sore gums and gum tissue damage.
You may want to ask your dentist about having a mouth guard which can help you to stop biting your nails—or at least minimize some of the damage it can cause. They may also help to suggest some other techniques to help you quit the habit for good.

5 Fantastic Health Benefit Of Cashew

1. It Prevents Anemia
Cashews are good source of dietary iron which is essential for carrying oxygen around the body and also helps in making the immune system stronger and functioning of enzymes.
Deficiency of iron in our body can lead to many health issues like anemia, increased accessibility to infection, fatigue and increased risk of getting sick. Eating of cashew aids in preventing health problems due presence of iron in it.
2. Prevents Cancer
 Moderate and regular eating of cashew fruits is very beneficial for lowering the risk cancer development because of the presence of compounds like flavonoids and antioxidants found in them.
The compounds are capable of fighting against the tumor cells and prevent them for further dividing. Cashew fruits help also in fighting against cancerous cells due to presence of copper and very effective in reducing the risk of any cancer.

3. Promotes Healthy Bones
Cashew nuts contain magnesium which helps to maintain healthy bones, muscles, tissues and other important organs.
Constant consuming of cashew nuts is very essential for development of healthy bones because of presence of phosphorus which plays a good role in making our bones healthy, adequate absorption of carbohydrates and fats and promotes overall cellular health. Therefore consume cashew regularly for a stronger bone.

Foods to eat to increase Pen*s Size

 Men stress about their penis size and girth have rended psychologically deranged. A lot of ladies now grade a man's performance to what his joystick looks like or the length of it. Not all men are blessed with a naturally large penis. Food changes can affect the size and girth of the penis. For those guys a smaller manhood size, enhancement pills on the market are what they sort too but what most people don’t know is that there are “all-natural” ways of having the penis increase from a 5 to the desired 7.5 inches and that also includes its girth.
1. Onions: Research shows that onions are great for creating healthy blood flow circulation throughout the body to the heart. Furthermore, onion consumption helps prevent blood clotting. But what people seldom realize is that onions help not only blood flow to the heart but also with blood flow to the penis.
2. Banana: As per most studies, men with a healthy heart can successfully increase their penis size by a few inches. The fruit contains potassium which is key to cardiovascular health. Banana reduces the level of sodium in the body, which is extremely harmful to your body. It is also known to improve blood circulation in the body. A healthy heart and proper blood circulation are the main factors that help you attain a bigger erection. So consume banana regularly to achieve desired results in a shorter time span.

Breast cancer prevention

The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 271,270 new cases of breast cancer in 2019, 99% of which will be diagnosed in women.
This are the ways to prevent this dangerous disease that attack our ladies.
While risk factors like genetics and age cannot be avoided, you can take measures to lower your risk of breast cancer mainly by staying healthy.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several recommendations on how to do this.
The CDC recommends maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and discussing the risks of using oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy with your doctor.
Breastfeeding your children if and when you have them, helps too.
They advise drinking little to no alcohol, citing sources that indicate that the risk of breast cancer increases with alcohol consumption.
Factors such as older age, dense breasts, genetic mutations, previous treatment using radiation therapy, and a family history of breast cancer may increase your risk of getting breast cancer, according to the CDC.
Get regular screenings
Some women are diagnosed with breast cancer after noticing symptoms, but many  have no symptoms at all.
That’s why it’s vital to get regular mammograms in diagnostic centres.
The recommended age to start getting mammograms ranges from 40 to 50 depending on who you ask.
While the suggested age varies, the National Cancer Institute has found that women aged 50 to 69 years who get screening mammograms have a lower chance of dying from breast cancer.

Know the symptoms
Many women are taught to look for new lumps or masses in their breast tissue but it’s important to be aware of other abnormalities.
Skin swelling or redness, change in breast shape, nipple discharge (other than breast milk), pain in or on the breast, and skin flaking or dimpling can be other possible warning signs of breast cancer, according to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
These signs are not a surefire indication of breast cancer, though, so be sure to see a doctor discuss any new changes.

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Tips to get that your dream figure

 

General Tips

1. Eliminate Soda and Alcohol – Regular soda is loaded with calories and offers no nutritional value.  so it’s best to steer clear of it, as well. Alcohol has not only been associated with excess belly fat, but it can also lead to unhealthy food choices. If you want to tighten your waist, you must avoid these things.
2.
Drink Plenty of Water – Staying hydrated should be the main priority for anyone, but especially for those that are participating in a fitness routine. Drink a full glass of cool water when you first wake up to get your metabolism cranking. It’s also recommended that you drink another full glass before every meal to keep yourself from overindulging.
As you lose weight, your body will also require more water to flush out extra toxins. Staying hydrated will keep you from retaining water as well, which will reduce any “fluffiness” in your abdomen. A general rule of thumb is to drink at least 64 ounces of water daily, but feel free to drink even more!

3. Eat Clean and Avoid Processed Foods – What do we mean by “clean” food? Clean foods generally refer to whole foods that are as close as possible to their natural state. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean meats are the most commonly consumed clean foods.
These healthy choices are packed full of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that your body needs to lose weight and firm-up. Processed foods should be avoided, as they are typically much more calorie-dense and offer little-to-no nutritional value.

How to prevent Sexually transmitted disease

 

 Health as usually said is wealth cause a wealthy man  is healthy and if you aint healthy your wealth will not be enjoyed so this are the necessay and important things to do often to live long.

Diagnosis

Tests

If your sexual history and current signs and symptoms suggest that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or a sexually transmitted infection (STI), laboratory tests can identify the cause and detect coinfections you might also have.

• Blood tests. Blood tests can confirm the diagnosis of HIV or later stages of syphilis.
• Urine samples. Some STIs can be confirmed with a urine sample.
• Fluid samples. If you have open genital sores, your doctor may test fluid and samples from the sores to diagnose the type of infection.

Screening

Screening is usually done t someone without anyform of disease.Sti screening is not usually a routine part of health care

• Everyone. The one STI screening test suggested for everyone ages 13 to 64 is a blood or saliva test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. Experts recommend that people at high risk have an HIV test every year.

Do you know sleeping is very important

Getting a good night’s sleep is about much more than avoiding screens before you hit the hay.
Dreem, a tech company that aims to help people sleep better, tracks brain activity, heart rate, breathing and movement of its customers with its headband called Dreem 2.
The company has collected over 1 million nights of recorded sleep from thousands of individuals. Here’s what it found:
Sleeping alone helps
In its analysis, Dreem found that people sleeping alone were able to get to sleep five minutes faster on average. Solo sleepers also had 20% more deep sleep – the type you need to feel refreshed throughout the day — than people sleeping with someone else.
Couples can have different preferences about how they like to sleep, including types of sheets, the temperature of the bedroom and time they go to bed, said Jared Minkel, a clinical assistant

13 methods that can reduce erectile dysfunction

1. Focus on foreplay

 

Simple lifestyle changes can help to improve erectile dysfunction and reduce anxiety. Some men do think that penetration is the only important thing this is really wrong in that it is not the only thing that counts in Sex. Erectile dysfunction is an incentive to try new methods that work better for your partner.

Foreplay includes touching, kissing, and oral sex. Making foreplay last can improve the sexual experience for everyone involved.
Foreplay may be especially important for women. A 2017 study found that very few women — around 18 percent — experience an orgasm from intercourse alone. According to the same findings, 36.6 percent of women said that clitoral stimulation was necessary for orgasm during intercourse.

2. Try the start-stop technique

Men who want to last longer during intercourse can try the start-stop technique. This technique involves quitting an ejaculation each time it is about to come. Do breath deeply and start again slowly when you stop it delays ejaculation as long as possible.
This method can train the body to hold off ejaculation and help a man to feel more comfortable with not ejaculating, even during intense sexual activity.

3. Try something new

Sexual pleasure thrives in an environment of passion and excitement.
If a person has been with one partner for a long time, sex can begin to feel routine, and it may seem increasingly difficult to feel excited, remain focused, or please the partner.
It may help to try a new sexual activity or position or to have sex in a different location. Also, talking about sexual fantasies can make sex more exciting.
In addition, it can help to do something new with a partner outside the bedroom, such as:

• cooking together
• kayaking or hiking
• going to a museum
• seeing a new band
• trying a new sport
• going for a picnic
• traveling to places

A doctor cut of patients kidney

A medical doctor, identified as Koji has been declared guilty by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), for surgically cutting off the kidney of Isa Hamma, (now deceased) without informing him about the nature of the operation.
Striking Koji’s name off the MDCN register, Prof. Abba Hassan, the chairman of the Tribunal sitting of MCDN declared him guilty of gross negligence and professional misconduct.
Dr. Koji, who has been in practice(housemanship) from 2012 to 2016 performed an operation on Hamma without enlightening him first on the risks involved in the operation before carrying out the operation.

Heartburn: Symptoms, Causes and Remedies

Most times when we experience heartburn, we blame it on the spicy meal we ate. However, asides food, being overweight, smoking, & even your sleeping position can cause heartburn.
1. What is heartburn?
Heartburn is that awful burning sensation in your chest or throat, usually when acid rises up from your stomach. It is a symptom. It is not necessarily a disease but an indicator of irritation or disease depending on the severity.

The condition can be a symptom of conditions like – GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) caused by long term acid refluxing back into the esophagus. If it occurs as often as 3 times a week, it could point to conditions like scleroderma and sarcoidosis, heart attack.

Symptoms of heartburn include:
•Burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and may occur at night when asleep
•Pain that worsens when lying down, bending over or after a heavy meal.
•Bitter or acidic taste in the mouth.
2. Foods that cause or triggers heartburn

• alcohol, particularly red wine.
• black pepper, garlic, raw onions, and other spicy foods.
• tomatoes
• citrus fruits and products, such as lemons, oranges, and orange juice.
• coffee and caffeinated drinks, including tea and soda.
• peppermint.
• chocolate
• Salty foods
• Beans (very common)
• Milk
• Fatty meats (oil meat)

2. Is heartburn the same as acid reflux?
No. Acid reflux is a common medical condition that can range in severity from mild to serious. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic, more severe form of acid reflux. Heartburn may be a symptom but they’re not the same.

It is not a condition on its own, and it has nothing to do with the heart. Instead, it is a symptom of acid reflux. If symptoms of acid reflux occur frequently, it can indicate that a person has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Distinguishing between heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD may be hard, because they may all feel the same at the moment. However, understanding the differences can help a person find the right treatment.
3. Is heartburn related to a heart attack?

The Many Plus-Sides to Drinking Ginger Juice

We’d like to present you with 7 different reasons why you should drink this juice every morning.

1. Natural Immunity Booster

If you find yourself catching the flu very often or otherwise getting sick on a regular basis, then that just means that your immunity is in serious need of some improvement. Not to worry though, as there are plenty of ways to do so.
You can opt for buying supplements from pharmacies, but it is always a better option to go all-natural. Ginger juice, other than providing your immune system with the boost it needs, also improves your blood circulation and offers natural antibiotic benefits.

Reasons to eat fish

 Fish is a source of  Omega 3 fatty acid which is important for brain and body.
Fish is named one of the most nutritious foods on planet earth. It packs a nutritional punch that can help your mind, your body, and even your skin. It’s filled with essential nutrients which is a great source of protein to keep your body lean and your muscles strong.
1.
Better Sleep
Eating more fish is a natural remedy for people with sleeping disorders. People who consume more fish have improved quality of sleep. Researchers believe this may be due to the high concentration of vitamin D in fish, which helps you sleep better.

2. Fish lowers risk of heart failure
Fish has great heart-healthy properties. Study’s has shown that due to the high concentration of omega-3, the average consumption of fish may help reduce the risk of heart failure.

3. It can ease depression

Men check out problems you should not ignore

When was the last time you had a close look at your p*nis?
Our bodies have a way to communicate to us whenever something goes wrong. The penis is just one organ that you should observe more keenly to detect any changes.
If you haven’t been paying much attention, below are warning signs you should try reading from your p*nis:
1. Bumpy balls
Testicular cancer is common among men aged 20-35 and the signs can be hard to read. However, if you feel hard and painless lumps on your balls, don’t ignore them. Be sure to give your boys a close check at least once in a month to detect any abnormal changes. When diagnosed early enough, most cases are curable.

2. Itchy p*nis

This is a sign you should never ignore and it could result from various things. One, it can be due to a fungal infection such as thrush and it can also result from balanitis which is an inflammation at the tip of the p*nis. S*xually transmitted diseases such as herpes may also be the cause of an itchy p*nis.
3. Numb knob

CEO of Huddah cosmetics said success attract side chicks

CEO of Huddah cosmetics, Huddah Monroe has clearly stated via her Instagram page that there is no wealthy man without other babes.
According to her, all men who have become successful in life must be attached to different women, not just one.Is more like being successful attract alot of ladies.
She further advised women to stop trusting their men, believing that they are the only one in their man’s life, cause men do not stick to one woman, especially when they become wealthy and highly successful.
She wrote;
‘If your man is wealthy believe me I know him. Stop stressing yourself checking my page religiously. There is no wealthy man for one woman! So sit back and enjoy the sharing. He is ours’.
 The question is do success attract alot of ladies to married men?

Health benefit of carrot

 

Description:

The natural sugar in carrots gets easily assimilated. Fresh carrot juice has a glycemic index count of 80 which is at an acceptable borderline. Its consumption is encouraged for its rich nourishment and carotenoid content which actually helps balance blood sugar.

Health Benefits:

Carotene Which is  the famous ingredient in carrots, is an anti-oxidant that has powerful healing virtues for many diseases.  Here are the benefits of drinking carrot juice regularly
1. Acidosis:  The vital organic alkaline elements in carrots help balance the blood acidity and blood sugar.
2. Anemia:  Carrot’s molecules are closest to human’s hemoglobin molecules, making it very beneficial in blood-building.
3. Atherosclerosis:  The highly cleansing power of this miracle juice scrubs away even the old build-up of arterial deposits, reducing the risks of heart diseases and stroke.

4. Asthma:  The anti-oxidants effectively protects the respiratory system from infections and free-radical attacks.
5. Cholesterol:  Pectin in carrots lowers the serum cholesterol

NDLEA arrested 16 suspects and recovered some hemp

 NDLEA arrested 16 suspected to be drug dealers and recovered
672.6g of substance suspected to be hemps in dutse.


Mr. Oko Michael, the Deputy Commandant in charge of Operations and Intelligence in the Jigawa Command of the agency, said that suspects included a female, adding that the operation was carried out based on the instruction of the state government. He made this known to newsmen in Dutse on Monday.