Prader-Willi Syndrome may not be a common condition with widespread news on the mainstream media, but it is among chronic diseases with devastating effects on its patients. As one of the hereditary conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome can start from childhood and last until old age. Also, since there is no cure for the condition, living and…
Celebrities tend to be plagued by the rarest of diseases. This could be a result of their lifestyle which includes their diet, substance use, treatment options, and stressful tight schedules. One such disease that some celebrities have had to struggle with is Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Let us discuss some of the celebrities who have openly talked…
Besides their talent in their respective entertainment areas, celebrities are also identified by their physical flaws. A long philtrum is among physical attributes perceived as physical shortcomings for stars, but in most cases, it gives them distinctive looks. The philtrum is the area between an individual’s nose and upper lip. Its length varies in individuals,…
Did you know that some football players you enjoy watching play have scoliosis? What is scoliosis, and is it a serious health condition? Scoliosis refers to a curved spine. Instead of having a normal straight spine, individuals with scoliosis have an abnormally curved spine that may take a C or S shape. Scoliosis takes several…
Gum disease, also known as Periodontitis, is a severe gum infection that causes damage to the gum and jawbone. Common symptoms include loose teeth, tender/swollen gum, receding gum/gum line, bleeding gum, and bad breath. The following are some of the causes of gum disease: Though anyone is prone to the disease, statistics show that: Unfortunately,…
Faith and spirituality have always been a part and parcel of human life. In our wide interconnected and multifaceted world, people have been known to look for various ways to navigate the complex human belief system. Omnism and universalism are two ideologies among many used to understand spirituality. Both belief systems, while sharing similarities, share…
Also known as Chango, Sogbo or Ebioso (Benin), Shango is a Yoruba deity who represents thunder, lightning, fire, and justice. He is depicted as a powerful and feared god who wields a double-headed axe and uses lightning bolts to punish his enemies. He is often associated with kingship, as he is believed to have been…
Amelia Santaniello is among the most celebrated American journalists, with her almost three-decade-old career in news anchoring still going strong. Her work ethic and strong on-screen chemistry with her audience have enabled her to last long at her current workstation, WCCO-TV, a subsidiary of CBS Television Stations, which she joined in 1996. So, what is…
Being a celebrity is difficult because every aspect of their life, including their physical appearance, is open to scrutiny. Talking of celebrity bodies, it is unfair that people expect them to be flawless, yet they are human. It doesn’t matter if they undergo cosmetic surgery or stay natural; they always find themselves being a topic…
Being a woman is tough, sometimes. You have to deal with hormonal imbalances as soon as you hit puberty, navigate menses as a young girl, and cope with pregnancy and giving birth. Now, add that to chronic pain in your vulva and things go a notch higher. This is the reality of some women in…