Abnormal cells that develop and grow in the breast are simply referred to as breast cancer. These tumors have the potential to cause permanent harm to the breast. It mostly occurs in females and rarely in males.  To its long-term effects, breast cancer prevents the breast from functioning as expected; breastfeeding, sex determination, and sexual attractant. These may occur as a result of surgery or high damage caused by cancer. Breast Cancer; 4 Best Treatments And Prevention Practices You Should Know. Treatments 1. Chemotherapy 2.  Hormone Therapy 3.  Immunotherapy  4. Radiation Therapy 1. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs to treat cancer. Chemotherapy may be given to cure the cancer cells or prolong life or reduce symptoms as in advanced cancer stage or illness. 2. Hormone therapy: It's a form of treatment that aims to stop or slow the growth of hormone-sensitive tumors by blocking the bo...

Mobile devices are frequently used to access other overused technology, such as social networking, and gaming. One sort of technological addiction is the uncontrollable use of smartphones. Smartphones are increasingly being used as the user's main computer. The connection is feasible almost everywhere thanks to data plans and the nearly universal availability of Wi-Fi. According to research, every day, the average cell phone user touches their device 2,617 times. On average, people use their phones for three hours and fifteen minutes every day. Within three minutes after the preceding call, 50% of all phone pickups occur. Researchers at the University of Maryland's International Center for Media and the Public Agenda (ICMPA) conducted a study in which they restricted user access to social media for 24 hours. Participants spoke of their feelings in ways that are frequently used to indicate addiction: Withdrawing, desperately desiring, anxious, twitchy, unpleasant, jittery, and c...

It's one of the major goals of the  WHO and  UNICEF to eradicate this disease which usually affects children globally. Yet, a lot of people do not actually know the need for the Polio Immunization Exercise which is done almost every year. This viral infection causes paralysis which might eventually lead to death. One can become disabled as a result of contracting Poliovirus. Polio eradication campaign   Top 10 Facts You Need To Know About Polio 1. Poliovirus was first discovered by Karl Landsteiner and Erwin Popper about a hundred years ago. 2. Poliomyelitis can also be referred to as Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) 3. There are 3 individual and immunologically distinct wild Poliovirus strains;  Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1) Wild Poliovirus Type 2 (WPV2)  Wild Poliovirus Type 3 (WPV3) Polio victims 4. Polio is a highly contagious virus. It spreads through person-to-person contact. The virus gains access to the human body through the mouth, travels the way dow...

The breast as affectionately called "boobs" by men is the tissue overlying the chest (pectoral) muscles. Both men and women have breasts, however, women's breasts are made up of specialized tissue that produces milk as well as fatty tissue, unlike men's.  "Boobs" Few are rare cases where a man's breast protrudes like that of a woman and such a case is medically known as gynecomastia. The amount of fat determines the size of the breast. The breast has numerous functions which include; Basic Functions of The Breast. i. Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding The breast primarily functions as a breastfeeding gland. It produces milk, which contains vital nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, electrolytes, amino acids, and antibodies that are not present in artificially created milk. ii. Sex determinant: The breast is also used to determine the gender of an individual. Protruding breasts overlying the chest muscles give hint that such individuals are females, except in ...

Knowing about your liver and how it coordinates with other internal organs and systems to function properly in the body puts you in the position to care for it and practice a healthy lifestyle. It is quite common in today's world, how people carelessly damage their liver by practicing unhealthy lifestyles. These damages result in many malfunctions in their bodies, which shortens their life span in the long run. Besides being part of the digestive system, the liver's roles include detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of chemicals that help digest food. It can also regrow once it is healthy. Research has shown that the liver is slightly greater in men than women and it is 10.5cm and 7cm respectively.  Among the diseases that affect the proper functioning of the liver, some of them are discussed below; Top 7 Dangerous Liver Diseases That Can Destroy Your Liver 1. Hepatitis:  This is the name given to a general infection of the liver, and viruses, toxins, or ...

The internal organs in the human body are delicate. Which need to be catered for with extra care and attention. And the liver, which works in the digestive and excretory systems and is one of the internal organs, suffers from numerous damages due to its pivotal functions. Although the liver has the ability to regenerate and repair itself, it is very necessary to put it into its rightful shape so that other health complications can be avoided.  Below are 7 amazing healthy practices you can use to prevent liver diseases; Liver And Drugs 7 Amazing Healthy Practices You Can Use to Prevent Liver Diseases 1. Eating Healthy Diet: As the liver is responsible for digesting fats, consuming too many fats can overwork the organ and disturb it from other tasks. Obesity is also linked to fatty liver disease. It is therefore important to stay committed to a good eating habit; eating the right food at the right time in the right proportion. 2. Moderate Alcohol Intake: Avoid consuming more tha...