It’s not just the lips; some STIs may also be passed on by kissing someone’s cheek, eyes, and head. However, mouth-to-mouth kissing can increase the risk of certain STIs. Here are five STIs you can get from kissing. 1. Herpes Herpes is caused by two viruses: Herpes simplex virus type …
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While it’s true that candida, the type of fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections, more commonly targets women, it can cause penile yeast infections in men as well. Understanding yeast infections Candida, the fungal behind yeast infections, is not gender-biased. Studies have shown that approximately 16 to 26% of penises …
Read More »For women: 3 common infections you could contract during menstruation, remedies
Menstrual problems hurt the lower reproductive tract of the body so one should be mindful before the infection worsens. If you are on your period, look out for these infections that could affect your health and lead to problems. Here are 3 common menstrual infections you should know about. Yeast …
Read More »4 infections you can catch through oral sex, remedies
Oral sex can spice up your life and can also make your partner reach orgasm. It is done before intercourse and during foreplay for sexual arousal. So here we try to find out some sexual health risks of engaging in oral sex and remedies: Syphilis is a chronic bacterial disease …
Read More »Leaked notes from Chinese health officials estimate 250 million Covid-19 infections in December: reports | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — Almost 250 million people in China may have caught Covid-19 in the first 20 days of December, according to an internal estimate from the nation’s top health officials, Bloomberg News and the Financial Times reported Friday. If correct, the estimate – which CNN cannot independently confirm …
Read More »‘Instead Of Treating Infections, You Wan Follow Belong’ – Cossy Orjiakor Blasts Halima Over Alleged Affair With Apostle Suleman
Advertisement Former Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor has slammed Halima Abubakar over the accusation that Nigerian clergyman, Apostle Johnson Suleman is responsible for her current ailment. Naija News earlier reported that Halima Abubakar in a recent chat that surfaced online alleged that her relationship with Suleman crashed after she became pregnant. …
Read More »India hits 2 billion Covid vaccinations as infections hit four-month high
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extolled the vaccination milestone, celebrating the world’s largest and longest-running inoculation campaign that began last year. “India creates history again!” Modi said in a tweet. The prime minister has faced allegations from the opposition of mishandling the pandemic that experts claim killed millions. The government rejects …
Read More »With infections surging, Cyprus reinstates an indoor mask mandate.
Bucking a global trend away from mandatory pandemic safety measures, Cyprus said on Wednesday that face masks would once again be required in indoor public settings. The mandate, which will take effect Friday, applies to anyone aged 12 or older, with some exceptions. It was being reimposed because of a …
Read More »Monkeypox cases rise to 574 in the UK as 46 new infections detected
46 new cases of monkeypox have been announced in the UK today, bringing the total to 574, with Brits being urged to look out for any new rashes or blisters. There are currently 550 confirmed cases in England, 16 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 6 in Wales. In …
Read More »South Africa was hit by a wave of coronavirus infections, despite most people having antibodies.
Coronavirus infections surged in South Africa in recent months despite research suggesting that about 98 percent of the population had some antibodies from vaccination, previous infection, or both. The study, released Thursday but not yet peer reviewed, analyzed the prevalence of two types of antibodies in 3,395 blood donors collected …
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