First Aid: Corneal Abrasion
A corneal abrasion is a superficial scratch on the clear, protective "window" at the front of your eye (cornea). Your...
Childhood schizophrenia Is Real!
Childhood schizophrenia is an uncommon but severe mental disorder in which children interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia involves a range of...
Blood Transfusion: What You Must Know!
A blood transfusion is a routine medical procedure in which donated blood is provided to you through a narrow tube...
Inguinal Hernia (Nkwii or 3tswo) is Preventable
An inguinal hernia (Nkwii or 3tswo) occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot...
Are There Herbs That Shrink Fibroids Fast?
This is a big question on the minds of several women plagued by Uterine Fibroids and are uncomfortable with a...
Is Your Child Thumb Sucking? Read How to Help.
Thumb sucking is a common habit among children. At some point, though, you might think, "Enough is enough." Here's help...
Orchitis Can Cause Serious Problems if Untreated!
Orchitis (or-KIE-tis) is an inflammation of one or both testicles. Bacterial or viral infections can cause orchitis, or the cause...
Pain in The Gonads? Think Epididymitis
Epididymitis (ep-ih-did-uh-MY-tis) is an inflammation of the coiled tube (epididymis) at the back of the testicle that stores and carries...
Symptoms and Effects of Hemorrhoids (Kooko/Piles) You Probably Didnt Know!
Hemorrhoids , Called "Kooko" in Ghana, are swollen veins in your lower rectum. Internal hemorrhoids are usually painless, but tend...
First Aid: Cuts and Scrapes
Minor cuts and scrapes usually don't require a trip to the emergency room. But if your wound is deep —...