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Jul132018 by PharmaTimes265 Comments

Sokoto Sponsors 100 Medical Students in India

One hundred Sokoto students, offered scholarship by the state government to study Medicine and other medical-related courses in India, were yesterday warned against drug abuse. The chairman of the state scholarship board, Altine Shehu Kajiji gave the warning at a two-day orientation programme held for 100 out of 200 students to be trained abroad by the state government in Medicine and allied courses. Kajiji who was represented by Sarkin Kabin Kebbe Abubakar Kassim stressed the need for them to shun negative tendencies and be good ambassadors of the state and nation. He said the state government expended huge resources to sponsor their studies in order to address manpower shortage in its health sector. A member of the scholarship board, Shehu Dalhatu, said the beneficiaries wer

Nov212017 by PharmaTimes386 Comments

The Dangers of Body Piercings

Fashion Health, NEWS

Piercing is nothing new. It started with earrings, but now piercings have become popular in places like the nose, belly button, nipple and tongue. It has been around for ages and has only grown more and more socially acceptable around the world. Piercing is common among women, younger age groups and even men nowadays. When you go around cities particularly in Lagos, Nigeria among others you will find beauty and Spa outlets offering piercing procedures. Piercing is another popular form of body art. This is a type of body modification where a needle punctures a hole in the body. Jewellery is then inserted in this hole. Ears, noses, eyebrows, tongues, lips, navels, nipples, genitals, and other body parts can be pierced. However, before making the decision to modify your body, it is important...

Jul272017 by PharmaTimes288 Comments

Women’s Back Health Suffering For The Sake Of Fashion

Fashion Health, NEWS

New research finds that fashion forward Brits are putting style ahead of their health. Consumer research from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has found that three quarters (73%) of women have suffered with back pain and their wardrobe could be a major cause of the discomfort. The BCA found that over a quarter (28%) of women are aware clothing effects their back or neck pain and posture, yet are not influenced by this in their clothing choices. For example, wearing skinny jeans, and backless shoes are two fashion choices that can aggravate pain. One third of women (33%) were completely unaware that their choice of clothing could have an impact on their back or neck health. BCA chiropractor, Tim Hutchful, comments on the findings: “I am always surprised at how many of my patien

Jul252017 by PharmaTimes1434 Comments

What to Know When Purchasing a Lipstick

Fashion Health, NEWS

Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that apply colour, texture, and protection to the lips. Many colours and types of lipstick exist. As with most other types of makeup, lipstick is typically, but not exclusively worn by women. Some lipsticks are also lip balms, to add colour and hydration. Our lipstick pigment stays on for long hours during the day and many times we sleep with it too! Such a practice is definitely not the healthiest and is harmful to our lips. Below, are what to know when purchasing a lipstick. How do lipsticks harm us? Lead is the commonly found harmful content in lipsticks. It mainly affects the nervous system and harms the hormonal system. Lipsticks are known to cause allergy and irritation over the lips and the surroundi...

Jun142017 by PharmaTimes317 Comments

How Healthy Is Your Hair?

Fashion Health, NEWS

The tug trial The test: Take a clump of hair just over 2cm in width and gently tug the hairs. If more than six strands come out it could indicate your hair is shedding more than normal. What it reveals: Hormones could be playing havoc with your health as well as your hair. Hair has a three-year cycle of growth, rest and periods of shedding. The changes in hormone levels that come with stress, illness, pregnancy or post-birth disrupt this cycle, causing the shedding to occur earlier and resulting in thinning hair. But annoyingly, it’s often only apparent two to four months after said event. The solution: First things first – don’t panic! If the event that caused your hormone surge is over, then your hormones will have already started to balance out so your ‘normal’ hair cycle will ha

May222017 by PharmaTimes250 Comments

How Fashion Can Impact On Your Health

Fashion Health, NEWS

Fashion is a way of life; it is how something is done or a trend that is on. Fashion could also be the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics, or behaviour, and this is why it could be easily described as a passing fad because it could be in vogue today and tomorrow it is out of circulation as it where. Fashion usually will have to do with clothes, skin beauty, make-up, footwear, and other accessories, etc. When I was a little boy for example I saw old women wearing wigs; I also saw old men and women too dying their hair, and men also barbed their hair leaving a good portion on their head, and sometimes they even had a parting to it. But the fashion has today changed in that nowadays I see young women and girls wearing wigs, while young people are even dying their hair –

Apr202017 by PharmaTimes206 Comments

How High Heels Affect Your Health?

Fashion Health, NEWS

On a raining Sunday morning, Miss Ozeoma, a model based in Lagos recalled walking to church in ‘killer’ three-inch stilettos. As she strutted down the street, people stared, sometimes not always in a good way. According to her, she is just a fashion enthusiast, who feels comfortable wearing high heel shoes. “If I must wear heels, then I will always make sure, it is one that I am comfortable in. I am not one of those many ladies that do not heed advice and step out of their houses in all manner of high heels shoes only to cause unnecessary discomfort and even embarrassment for themselves. I am very comfortable in whatever I wear.” She said in a chat. Ozeoma is one of many others (fashion enthusiasts), that wearing high heel shoes has become a norm for them. Be it at social functions, work

Mar222017 by PharmaTimes198 Comments

Hair extensions – Is it worth the risk?

Fashion Health, NEWS

Most women spare no expense to have everything nipped, tapped and tucked. If mother nature did not bless you with long hair, or if you have lost hair for any reason, you can get the hair of your dreams through hair extensions. For the typical Nigerian woman, she is stylish and does everything to make herself look good. Be it on the continent of Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania to Latin America, the latest crave for hair weaves or extensions are a common feature among women. “There is nothing wrong in wearing wig or hair extensions. It is all part of beauty process. I wear wigs and human hair extensions a lot; it doesn't mean I am not proud of my natural hair. All is part of beauty enhancement and what defines us as women. Even the oyibo people wear hair extensions and wigs too. It is hot an

Jan262017 by PharmaTimes1 Comment

Diarrhoea

Health & Radiance/Beauty, NEWS

Diarrhoea is defined as the passage of three or more loose or liquid stools per day (or more frequent passage than is normal for the individual). Frequent passing of formed stools is not diarrhoea, nor is the passing of loose, "pasty" stools by breastfed babies. When diarrhoea lasts more than a few days, your body loses too much water and salt. If death occurs, it is most likely due to dehydration. According to UNICEF diarrhoea is a leading killer of children, accounting for 9 per cent of all deaths among children under age 5 worldwide in 2015. This translates to over 1,400 young children dying each day, or about 526,000 children a year, despite the availability of simple effective treatment. Worldwide, 780 million individuals lack access to improved drinking-water and 2.5 bil...

Nov282016 by PharmaTimes203 Comments

Dirty Fingernails

Fashion Health, Men's Health, NEWS, Women's health

If as a woman a man approached you - looking handsome and all that, and even better, having good manners, but on reaching closer he presents with this set of long, dark and dirty fingernails, what would you do; would you still go ahead to date him? “You can tell a lot from a man’s fingernails and how he relates to women and the world. If they are long he will either be a thinker or he is just dirty”, Anita Uti, a student at the University of Lagos said. On her part, Peggy Ofili, a Youth Corper said “If a guy’s nails are long and dirty, then you can tell he doesn't take care of himself. I cannot date such a person”. Certainly, dirty and unkempt fingernails can give the impression of poor hygiene. Just like you want your hair and skin to be healthy in the same way taking care of your nai

Oct202016 by PharmaTimes187 Comments

How to Get Rid of Dandruff

Fashion Health, Health & Radiance/Beauty, Women's health

Gabriel Ifinnwa Have you ever had dandruff, with its white or oily flakes, all over your hair, shoulders and clothes (usually with an itchy scalp) .Indeed, you probably know that it can be a little embarrassing. Also, you might have an enviable hair that is thick and shiny and a wardrobe that is fashionable. But if you have dandruff, all of that may go unnoticed. Instead, the focus may be on those flakes lingering on your scalp.This is especially true for kids, teenagers and even adults who may already be self-conscious about their looks, Getting Rid of Dandruff. Getting Rid of Dandruff Dandruff is a common skin condition that causes white or grey flakes of skin to appear on the scalp and in the hair. It is probably the world’s most common hair problem. It is a common scalp disorder,

Oct172016 by PharmaTimes224 Comments

How Big Handbags Can Pose a Health Risk for Women

Fashion Health

It has become a sign of the changing lifestyle and glamour among many women. Big handbags are the heights of fashion trend today. But health experts have warned that carrying that extra weight can become harmful to your health. Big handbags poses great health risk for women, Gabriel Ifinnwa writes: Big handbags poses great health risk for women To most women handbags is a key fashion accessory, that living home without it is not an option especially for those with multi-tasking lives. Indeed, for most women, handbags especially big handbags are seemingly perfect for a modern woman. They make you feel emotionally good, gives you the elevation and confidence in your gait. Some say the trend for oversized handbags was inspired by celebrities. Some women get excited when they get to kno

Sep292016 by PharmaTimes483 Comments

Stick with Nature: Plastic Packed Foods May be harmful

Food And Nutrition, Health & Life, Health & Radiance/Beauty, Health Issues

Food and Nutrition: packed food has been a trend in this fast paced culture, Somehow civilisation seems to be posing a serious threat to healthy leaving. Yes, modernisation has made us cut down trees, made us ignore the integrated science we were taught in schools - that green life is the best life. Our mothers made tasty moi-moi wrapped in leaves but modernisation has made the now generation turn to nylon (less clumsy and easy to dispose) and plastic containers (such as used by eateries to serve salad - easy to clean). Besides, leaves are not easy to come by these days, and they are not easy to preserve either. But researches carried out in recent years have shown that heated or steamed nylon and plastic containers can be carcinogenic. According to Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture

Sep92016 by PharmaTimes218 Comments

Healthy Lifestyle: Exclusive Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle

Amazing Health Discoveries, Food And Nutrition, Health & Life, Health & Radiance/Beauty, Health Issues, Latest Health News, NEWS

healthy Lifestyle, a big priority: A healthy lifestyle can help you thrive throughout your life. Making healthy choices isn't always easy, however. It can be hard to find the time and energy to exercise regularly or prepare healthy meals. However, your efforts will pay off in many ways, and for the rest of your life. A healthy lifestyle is a big priority. Guide to living a Healthy Lifestyle: Be physically active for 30 minutes most days of the week. Break this up into three 10-minute sessions when pressed for time. Healthy movement may include walking, sports, dancing, yoga, running or other activities you enjoy. Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose a diet that's low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and moderate in sugar

Sep92016 by PharmaTimes211 Comments

Harmful Substances in Cosmetics, Personal Health Care

Amazing Health Discoveries, Fashion Health, Health & Life, Health Issues, Latest Health News, NEWS, Women's health

Harmful Substances in Cosmetics: Did you know that over 60% of what you put on your skin, the largest organ on your body gets absorbed into your blood stream? And unlike your kidneys and liver that act as your body’s filter, the skin is all on its own. 95% of the chemicals in most commercial cosmetics and personal care products are made from harmful substances. This is because it appeals more to the eyes of the consumers and also would sell real fast. It is important to check the ingredients listed on cosmetic and personal care products before you buy. Quite a number of the so called ingredients are harmful and may rank among causes of skin cancer and few other health problems. Below are some of the ingredients to watch out for: Parabens: Parabens are synthetic preservatives us