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Sugar’s Impact on Vaginal Health

Sugar consumption has a significant impact on vaginal health. Here are some of the ways sugar affects the female genitalia: Yeast Infections: According to Healthline, consuming large amounts of sugar can increase the growth of Candida albicans, a type of yeast that can cause vaginal yeast infections. Yeast thrives on sugar, and when …

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Ladies: What It Means To Have A Tight Vagina

Accrding to Healthline, If you’re having pain during penetration, a “tight” vagina could be an indicator of a more serious problem. When you’re aroused, your vaginal muscles loosen up on their own. Your vagina won’t loosen, lubricate itself, or stretch if you aren’t in the mood for or physically able to …

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People Who Will Likely Have Urine Odor And How To Stop It

Urine has a natural odor that is unique to everyone. From time to time, you may observe that your urine smells stronger than it usually does. You may not need to be anxious about this. But in some cases, having strong or usual urine odor could be a result of …

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NHIA unhappy about reports of illegal fees being charged at healthcare facilities

The Upper East Regional Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Kasimu Abudulai, has bemoaned increasing reports of clients being asked to pay illegal charges when they visit healthcare facilities in the region. He said some members of the public in the region, who are beneficiaries of the National …

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Conditions that can damage nerves of your Penis

The nerves of the penis play a crucial role in $exual function and sensation. Damage to these nerves can lead to a variety of conditions that can greatly impact a man’s quality of life. Some of the most common conditions that can damage the nerves of the penis include diabetes, …

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5 most common cancers in Ghana; their causes and prevention

CANCER! As scary as the word sounds, means a lot of different things. However, the most common among all these is the disease. This is caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. There are many types of cancers that attack the human body …

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What you can do at home while receiving HIV treatment

Human immune virus (HIV) refers to an infection that can be spread from person to person through intercourse, or the use of sharp objects with an infected person. It can lead to the weakening of your immune system thereby exposing you to diseases. According to Mayo Clinic, what people can do …

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If your blood group is O Positive or O Negative… Stop eating these foods in excess

  If you have O positive or O negative blood, there are certain foods that you should avoid in order to maintain optimal health. These foods can have negative effects on your body, and can even increase your risk of certain health conditions. One of the main foods that you …

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Doctors at Korle Bu threaten strike

The Korle Bu Doctors Association (KODA) is threatening to withdraw its services to the Out-Patient Department and elective surgeries over unpaid arrears. The strike is expected to commence from February 6 to 10, should Management fail to come up with clear timelines for payment of 13th-month salary areas. “If nothing …

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4 popular foods you should stop cooking with salt

Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a widely used ingredient in cooking. While it can enhance the flavor of food, it is important to be aware of the potential negative effects of consuming too much salt on one’s health. According to WebMD, various studies have linked excessive salt intake to …

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