Testosterone: Is it safe for you?

Photo by Valeria Boltneva on Pexels.com Testosterone replacement therapy does not appear to raise the risk for heart attacks, strokes, or deaths from either, among middle-aged and older men with low testosterone and high risk for heart disease, the long-awaited results from a major clinical trial find.  Among over ,5000 men aged 45 to 80 … Continue reading Testosterone: Is it safe for you?

Sunak to ban cigarettes in the UK

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering introducing measures that would ban the next generation from ever being able to buy cigarettes, The Guardian reported on Friday, citing government sources. Sunak is looking at anti-smoking measures similar to laws New Zealand announced last year, which include a ban on selling tobacco to anyone born on or after … Continue reading Sunak to ban cigarettes in the UK

Testicular Cancer: Everything you need to know

Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán on Pexels.com The risk of many types of cancer increases with age.  Prostate, skin, breast and lung cancers are more common among older people. However, testicular cancer is considered a "young man's disease" because people under 45 are at the greatest risk. Testicular cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the testicles, which are … Continue reading Testicular Cancer: Everything you need to know

LIBIDO: What every man and woman should know

Photo by Summer Stock on Pexels.com It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your health care team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their health care teams. Although it may be difficult to discuss, … Continue reading LIBIDO: What every man and woman should know

7 Parenting Tips

Photo by Emma Bauso on Pexels.com 1- Avoid giving your child everything he asks for. He will grow up believing that he has the right to get everything he wants. 2-Avoid laughing when your child speaks insúlting words. He will grow up thinking that disrespect is entertainment. 3-Avoid remaining insensitive to bad behavior that he … Continue reading 7 Parenting Tips

Why you should be kind to yourself and others

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Kindness is more than behavior. The art of kindness involves harboring a spirit of helpfulness, being generous and considerate, and doing so without expecting anything in return. Rather than viewing it exclusively as an action, think of kindness as a quality of being you can cultivate. Giving kindness is often … Continue reading Why you should be kind to yourself and others

The attitude and mindset you need to survive abroad

Photo by Pawan Yadav on Pexels.com Life in the United Kingdom is far different from what most Nigerian men are used to in their home countries. The points here might appear so simple, but they count in the preparedness of a man in bracing up for the challenging task ahead. They constitute the essential ingredients … Continue reading The attitude and mindset you need to survive abroad

4 minutes of intense physical activity a day could help reduce cancer risks

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com Just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day can reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 per cent, according to new research. Just 4.5 minutes of intense physical activity every day could help to reduce the risk for some cancers, according to a new study … Continue reading 4 minutes of intense physical activity a day could help reduce cancer risks

Elderly care advice for everyone

A letter from a former geriatric hospital director to all the elderly (60-100 years and above. I don't advocate the determination of bone density anymore, because the elderly will definitely have osteoporosis, and with the increase of age, the degree of osteoporosis will definitely become more and more serious, and the risk of fracture is … Continue reading Elderly care advice for everyone

CCTV footage shows moment before Scottish teen stabbed 14-year-old Justin McLaughlin at train station

A teenager has been pictured brandishing a knife which he used to stab a 14-year-old schoolboy to death just moments later. Daniel Haig, 18, was also seen in other CCTV images arriving at Glasgow's High Street station before the fatal attack and then fleeing the scene. Haig has now been jailed for a minimum of … Continue reading CCTV footage shows moment before Scottish teen stabbed 14-year-old Justin McLaughlin at train station

Key Correlates of Violence Against Sex Workers

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This systematic review identified consistent evidence of a high burden of violence against sex workers globally. Despite a substantial human rights and public health concern, there are major gaps in documentation of violence against sex workers in most parts of the world, with the majority of studies from Asia, and … Continue reading Key Correlates of Violence Against Sex Workers

Condom use initiatives and improved access to HIV testing campaigns are required to prevent HIV transmission

Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com Conclusion Up to 1 in 10 men report ever paying for sex in SSA. To more accurately determine population sizes of men who pay for sex, improved confidential methods should be employed. Compared to those who have never paid for sex, men who have paid for sex have over … Continue reading Condom use initiatives and improved access to HIV testing campaigns are required to prevent HIV transmission

Two ‘drunk’ American tourists found sleeping in Eiffel Tower, forcing landmark to open late

Photo by Dimitri Kuliuk on Pexels.com Two drunken Americans have been found sleeping it off up the Eiffel Tower, forcing the famous Paris landmark to open late. The inebriated tourists were woken up early Monday morning by security guards, the monument's operator said. They had dodged members of the same team after entering the attraction … Continue reading Two ‘drunk’ American tourists found sleeping in Eiffel Tower, forcing landmark to open late

Unrealistic expectations of modern life ‘new normal’ in today’s world – Experts

Photo by Claudia Barbosa on Pexels.com Perfectionism, multitasking and an overload of responsibilities have become the “new normal” for humans trying to keep step with the rapid pace of modern life, and it entails many dangers for their well-being, according to psychologists. People have a range of roles to fulfill, from families to work and … Continue reading Unrealistic expectations of modern life ‘new normal’ in today’s world – Experts

Population sizes, HIV prevalence, and HIV prevention among men who paid for sex in sub-Saharan Africa (2000–2020)

Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV on Pexels.com Background Key populations, including sex workers, are at high risk of HIV acquisition and transmission. Men who pay for sex can contribute to HIV transmission through sexual relationships with both sex workers and their other partners. To characterize the population of men who pay for sex in sub-Saharan Africa … Continue reading Population sizes, HIV prevalence, and HIV prevention among men who paid for sex in sub-Saharan Africa (2000–2020)