Nikita Waruguru

Menstruation is a common occurrence in women, but the stigma around it makes it a rare discussion out in the open.  However, we are taking a step further to talk about the most severe premenstrual disorder, known as Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).  This disorder usually occurs a week before menstruation and can be explained by … Read more

Celebrities are people just like us; therefore, they can be affected by the same illnesses affecting us including trigeminal neuralgia. So if you experience some pain when brushing your teeth, speaking, or chewing then you’re not alone. A number of celebrities have spoken about their struggle with this condition.  Trigeminal neuralgia triggers intense pain resembling … Read more

We are back, and this time with another silent killer called mitochondrial disease. This disease is genetically inherited in an autosomal recessive or autosomal dominant pattern. It means you can get a mutated gene that causes mitochondrial diseases from one or both biological parents. The diseases can be recognised at birth or may arise later … Read more

Our bodies are quite complex; in fact, several things can go wrong while we are developing in our mothers’ wombs or growing up. A simple genetic mutation can occur resulting in a complication that we may have to live with for our entire lives. And one of these conditions that can cause visual impairment is … Read more

Spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological disorder that impacts the voice muscles in the voice box (larynx).  In normal conditions, when you speak, the air from the lungs is pushed between the vocal cords, making them vibrate, resulting in a sound (your voice).  However, when someone suffers from spasmodic dysphonia, the muscles in the vocal cords … Read more

Celebrities aren’t born picture-perfect. Some had to undergo cosmetic dentistry to enhance their appearance and smile. While some had to use braces to correct their buck teeth, others used veneers, and some underwent extensive orthodontic treatments.  We will look at 12 celebrities who had buck teeth before their fame. Some may even surprise you. Watch … Read more

If rap and hip-hop are your type of music, you must have heard of YNW BSlime and his older brother, YNW Melly. But who are they? Brandon King, famously known by his stage name YNW BSlime, is an artist and an American rapper born on April 10, 2007.  Though he is not of legal age, … Read more