INFINIX INNOVATION: July 2016

Monday 25 July 2016

Experts List Causes of Sudden Death in Nigeria

Researches conducted by some Nigerian teaching hospitals have identified stroke and heart attack as the major causes of over 93.7 percent of the sudden and unexpected deaths (SUD) in the country.

The researchers also found that more males than females, at a ratio of 2:1, are affected, and the average age of the victims is “47.3 years. They blamed the rise in SUD on rural to urban migration, increased salt and fat intake from the consumption of processed foods, increased tobacco use and sedentary lifestyle.

The studies were conducted by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba; Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH); University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH); and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), among others.

Buhari says Our Polio Job not yet Done

As Nigeria marks two straight years without any outbreak of the wild polio virus, President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that the Federal Government and its partners would not rest on their oars but continue to provide the needed oversight and resources to achieve total polio eradication by 2017.

See Ex-Chelsea striker Demba Ba's horrific & terrible leg break that could end his career (photos/video)

Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba who is the top scorer in Chinese Super League with 14 goals in 18 appearances was playing for his team Shanghai Shenhua against bitter rivals Shanghai SIPG on Sundaywhen he crumpled to the ground in agony after a fairly innocuous challenge from an opponent. The injury looks really bad and could possibly end his career if not treated well. More photos and the graphic video after the cut..

Yeast infections: when to see a doctor

Most women will have a yeast infection at some point: 75 per cent of women get at least one during their lifetime. While there are plenty of over-the-counter treatments, there are times when it’s wise to see a doctor.
It’s perfectly normal to have yeast present in the vagina. It’s present about 20 per cent of the time, and it’s usually nothing to worry about, says Dr. Amanda Selk, a gynecologist at Women’s College Hospital. It’s only when it becomes overgrown and causes symptoms that it’s called a yeast infection. Symptoms can include itching, burning, painful intercourse, painful urination and a thick white clumpy discharge.

Colorectal cancer is cancer that affects the colon (also called the large intestine) or the rectum. It is the third most common cancer in women, after breast and lung cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society reports that 10,300 Canadian women were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2012, and 4,200 women died of it. In Canada, one in 16 women will develop colorectal cancer in her lifetime and one in 32 will die from it. The best way to protect yourself is colorectal cancer screening.

More than four million Canadians suffer from migraine. As many as one in four households may have a migraineur (a person who gets migraine headaches). And it affects three times as many women as men.
Migraine is a moderate to severe headache that makes it difficult to carry out routine activity, and it’s typically associated with intolerance to light and sound, or with nausea or gastrointestinal upset.

Exercise doesn’t just benefit your heart and your muscles. It’s also important for your bones and joints.
In addition to increasing muscle strength, physical activity stimulates bone formation. It also improves posture and co-ordination, as well as balance. That helps prevent falls that can cause fractures and other injuries.
Although physical condition and abilities vary widely between women, everyone can do some type of exercise, says Sonia Bibershtein, a physiotherapist with the Centre for Osteoporosis and Bone Health at Women’s College Hospital.

Painful periods: causes and care

Painful periods and menstrual cramps are called dysmenorrhea. They are common problems, but affect some women more seriously than others.

“Some women don’t have much trouble at all with their periods, while others have so much pain they need to miss work or school,” says Dr. Yolanda Kirkham, a gynecologist at Women’s College Hospital. “Also, everybody’s pain tolerance is different.”

Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments

Medicinal herbs can provide natural, safer remedies to dozens of common ailments. This chart shows you more than 75 herbal remedies that do just that.

As with any health issue, always be sure to talk to your doctor before trying a new medicine — including herbal medicines — or other remedy. In conjunction with a discussion with your primary healthcare provider, you can find more safety and usage information on the herbs below in Micheal Castleman's The New Healing Herbs and in Dr. James A. Duke's book, Dr. Duke's Essential Herbs.

Hair loss in women: right diagnosis leads to the right treatment

When hair loss strikes, there seems to be nothing more important than finding a quick solution. The Internet has seemingly endless advice, as might your best friend or hair stylist. But after experimenting with supplements, shampoos and treatments, many women find the hair loss problem still remains.

Help for smokers who want to quit

Most smokers know that quitting is the single best thing they can do for their health. But they may not be aware of all the options available to help them start living a smoke-free life.

Support and encouragement from family, friends and healthcare providers can be a big help on the road to becoming smoke-free.

high blood pressure affects women differently than men

High blood pressure – or hypertension – is common in both men and women, especially as we age. However, it tends to follow different patterns over the course of men’s and women’s lifetimes.

“In general, blood pressure in children and adolescents is equivalent between males and females,” says cardiologist Dr. Paula Harvey, director of the cardiovascular research program at Women’s College Hospital.

Bone health: be aware of osteoporosis risk factors

Osteoporosis is a condition in which loss of bone density and deterioration in bone quality causes bones to become weaker and more fragile. This decrease in bone strength increases the risk of bone fractures. It is a very common condition in older adults, especially women. Osteoporosis Canada’s statistics show that one in three women and one in five men will have a fracture due to osteoporosis during their lifetime.

Why diabetes is a greater heart health risk for women than men

Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease in both men and women. However, it has a greater impact on women’s heart health than men’s.

“Diabetes appears to be a stronger risk factor for cardiovascular events in women than in men,” says endocrinologist Dr. Lorraine Lipscombe, director of the Centre for Integrated Diabetes Care at Women’s College Hospital. “If you compare cardiovascular events in women who have diabetes versus women who don’t have diabetes, the spread is greater than it is between men with diabetes and men without diabetes.”

Healthy Solutions to Common Back Problems

Back pain is very common. Women’s College Hospital physiotherapist Chandra Farrer noted that 90 per cent of people will experience back pain at some time in their life. The good news is that most people also recover: 90 per cent of cases of back pain will resolve or improve whether the patient gets treatment or not.

Garlic kills yeast. Those who bake bread know not to add garlic while the dough is rising or it will kill the yeast. Instead, garlic is added to the dough after it has risen, just before baking it in the oven.
A fresh garlic clove can easily cure a yeast infection. The trick is to catch the infection early. A woman who suffers from frequent yeast infections knows the feeling well. The first day, she feels just a tickle of itchiness that comes and goes. The next day, or sometimes two or three days later, the vaginal discharge starts to look white and lumpy like tiny bits of cottage cheese. By this time, she has a full-blown yeast infection and the lips of the vagina are often red and sore.

If you have a thyroid condition, you'll want to do everything you can to take good care of yourself, and do whatever possible to stay healthy, and on top of your condition. We often hear about the things that we should do, but here are 10 things a thyroid patient should never do.

HOW TO MANAGE ANXIETY AND STRESS

When you're feeling anxious or stressed, these strategies will help you cope:

Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head.

We hear a lot about the menstrual "cycle," which can make it sound as though it happens like clockwork. And we say that a woman who gets her period every 4 weeks is "regular," as though there's something abnormal about women who don't. In fact, most women don't get their periods in exactly the same number of days after the last one.

Normal vaginal discharge has several purposes: cleaning and moistening the vagina, and helping to prevent and fight infections. Although it's normal for the color, texture, and amount of vaginal fluids to vary throughout a girl's menstrual cycle, some changes in discharge may indicate a problem.

Low blood sugar symptoms need immediate attention. Here's what you should do to handle this potential emergency.

Diabetes & Diet: 7 Foods That Control Blood Sugar

By Jennifer D'Angelo Friedm WebMD Feature

Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD

When you have type 2 diabetes, what you eat can help you control your blood sugar, stave off hunger, and feel full longer.

10 top women’s health problems and their solutions

Many of these health problems can be prevented if we take the right steps.

Scientific research suggests the top causes of death among adult women include heart disease, stroke, cancer, depression, osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, melanoma and type-2 diabetes.

Many of these health problems can be prevented if we take the right steps.

BREAKING: Court Grants Femi Fani-Kayode Bail

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has been granted bail by a Federal High court sitting in Lagos on Monday morning. INFORMATION NIGERIA had earlier reported that Femi Fani-Kayode who is facing charges of money laundering had the hearing for his bail application adjourned to Monday.

Hulk Signs Shanghai SIPG In £41m Deal

Zenit St Petersburg have sold Brazilian striker Hulk to Chinese club side Shanghai SIPG.

Shanghai SIPG is believed to have paid a fee in the region of £41.5 million to lure the 29 year old to China. Hulk is no stranger to big money moves having joined Zenit from Porto for around £50 million and will now join Sven Goran’s Erikson’s side as one of the most expensive signings in Asian football history.

Zlatan Ibrahimovich moves to Manchester United

After months of speculation, Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovich has confirmed that he will indeed be making a switch to English side, Manchester United.

Manchester City Sign Nolito For £13.8m

English Premier League side, Manchester City have opened their cheque book to land Spanish forward, Nolito from Spanish club Celta Vigo. Nolito whose real name is Manuel Agudo Duran signed a four year deal after Manchester City activated his release clause of £13.8m.

Barcelona forward Neymar Jr has signed a five year contract extension with the Spanish giants, ruling out months of rumors linking him with a move away to PSG and Manchester United.

The details of the contract have not yet been made public but reports indicate that the contract contains a whooping buy out clause of 250 million Euros.