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Negative health effects of drinking too much alcohol

You won’t necessarily feel alcohol’s impact on your body right away, but it starts from the moment you take your first sip. If you drink, you’ve probably had some experience with alcohol’s effects, from the warm buzz that kicks in quickly to the not-so-pleasant wine headache, or the hangover that shows …

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Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit

Some Twitter users were unable to tweet on Wednesday after the website experienced technical problems. Account holders received a message saying: “You are over the daily limit for sending Tweets.” The outage-tracking website DownDetector reported the glitch at just before 22:00 GMT. Elon Musk has slashed Twitter’s workforce over the …

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6 Food Items that Can Trigger Headaches

What foods do you eat? It’s a crucial question to ask yourself because the answer may provide insight into your health problems. For instance, certain foods may frequently result in headaches. Some foods appear to be healthy for the body, yet appearances and flavors can be deceiving. Your favorite cheese …

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Signs That Indicate You Need To Go For STDs Test

Most s£xually transmitted diseases are spread when a person has s£x with someone who already has the disease. The Mayo Clinic says that some STDs aren’t too bad, but others could be very bad for your health if you don’t get rid of them. We’ll look at some of the most common signs and …

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Signs Your Sugar Level Is High And Foods You Should Eat

High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, is a condition that occurs when the level of glucose in the bloodstream becomes too high. Elevated sugar levels can lead to serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Here are some signs that your sugar level is high: …

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Common Habits/Practices That Causes Breast Cancer In Women

Globally, according to WHO, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among women and has become a major cause for public health concern. Studies show that genetic mutations and damage to DNA can cause breast cancer development when the cells within the breast tissues grow uncontrollably and …

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Common Bladder Problems in Men and How To Treat Them

According to Heathline, Bladder problems are a common occurrence in both men and women. In men, the most common bladder problems are urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, and an enlarged prostate gland. The following provides an overview of these problems and discusses how they can be treated. Unintentional urine loss is …

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6 brain-boosting foods to add to your diet for sharp memory

What you eat has a significant impact on your body and health. Very few people, however, know that what you consume also affects your energy level, mood, and memory. A healthy well-balanced diet can do wonders for your brain health. Eating healthy foods encourages good blood flow to the brain. …

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How to win elections in Nigeria!

To start with, election candidacy ought not to be an impromptu decision. For inspiration, we may have to turn to Western civilization for succour. After all, our social structures and institutions are patterned after theirs. In the United Kingdom, as in other saner climes, young men and women who participate …

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At least 34 people killed in clashes in Somaliland

At least 34 people have been killed in fighting in Somalia’s northern breakaway region of Somaliland, two doctors at a public hospital in the town of Laascaanood say. Fighting broke out in eastern Somaliland on Monday morning between forces from the region, which declared its independence in 1991, and fighters …

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Family of Thomas Sankara boycotts burial plans

The remains of late Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara are to be buried where a memorial to him already stands, but his family is boycotting the ceremony and says the site is “inadequate for all the burden it contains”. “We believed and continue to believe that it is fundamental that a space …

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Brainy but needy orphan gets sponsorship to study pharmacy at KNUST

The 19-year-old orphan science student who obtained 7As and B3 in West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) but ended up selling tomatoes and onions on the streets of Koforidua due to financial challenges has gained admission on sponsorship to pursue Doctor of Pharmacy program at Kwame Nkrumah University of …

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Sankara to be reburied later this month

Burkina Faso’s transition government has announced that the remains of President Thomas Sankara and his 12 companions assassinated on 15 October 1987 will be reburied later this month, at the Thomas Sankara Memorial in the capital, Ouagadougou. This decision is the result of consultations within the Armed Forces, the families …

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Reasons behind sharp pain in men testicles

Are you aware that there are certain reasons why a man may feel sharp pain in his testicles? The balls are extremely significant organs in a man’s body since they promote or generate testosterone and also aid in the development and storage of sperm cells, therefore any changes in the …

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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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Man, 42, Arrested For Raping A Mad Woman

Laison Chitumbwi, 42, has been taken into custody on suspicion of raping his mentally ill neighbor. According to reports, the accused sneaks into the mad woman’s house whenever she is alone and rapes her. The accused’s arrest was confirmed by Investigator Luckmore Chakanza of the Harare Police Department, and the …

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I set my wife ablaze because of hunger — Man tells Police

A 46-year-old man, Hassan Azeez has been arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command, for pouring petrol on his wife and setting her ablaze. The command spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, in a statement issued in Abeokuta yesterday, said the suspect was arrested following a report lodged at Ibogun divisional headquarters …

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