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How to manage choking and burns in infants

If a baby chokes, hold him up-side down and part pat between the shoulder blades to dislodge the foreign body from the windpipe. If the object doesn’t come out, seek medical aid immediately. But Burns need urgent treatment to minimise risks of infection. Burns involving only damage of the skin can be treated at home […]

Lightening strikes cause memory loss, brain damage and cardiac arrest – scientists discover

   Scientists in Uganda have discovered that most cases of memory loss, brain damage and cardiac arrest in Uganda, East and central Africa and across Africa at large is caused by lightening strikes. Most cases of lightening in Africa are unprecedented, according to the commissioner for Meteorology Michael Nkalubo. Nkalubo says that 10% of the […]

Benefits of pears: protects body cells, prevents neural tube defects in infants

Benefits of pears: they are a rich in anti-oxidants, thus help prevent high blood pressure, check stroke and protect the body cells from damage, guarding the body against cancers. Pears boost immunity, guards against colon diseases, and generate quick energy because of the amount of fructose and glucose. Eating pears relieves one from inflammatory condition, […]

Causes of cracked feet: diabetes, obesity

Causes of cracked feet are diabetes; obesity and this damage the foot nerves. The aging process also interferes with one’s hormones causing hormonal imbalance. Under-sweating, shortage of essential vitamins and minerals results into inadequate nutrients the skin. Other causes of cracked feet are cold and hot whether, mal-alignment or poor positioning of the metatarsal bones, […]