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Cucumbers are extremely beneficial for overall health, especially during the summer since they are mostly made of water and important nutrients that are essential for the human body. The flesh of cucumbers is rich in  vitamin A ,  vitamin C , and  folic acid  while the hard  skin  of cucumbers is rich in  fiber  and a range of  minerals  include  magnesium , molybdenum, and  potassium . Additionally, cucumber contains silica, a trace mineral that contributes greatly to strengthening our connective tissues. Cucumbers are known to heal many skin problems, under eye swelling and  sunburn . Cucumbers also contain ascorbic and caffeic acids which prevent water  loss , therefore cucumber is frequently applied topically to  burns  and  dermatitis .

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"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is an old Welsh proverb that most of us are familiar with, but what makes this fruit so special? What health benefits are associated with eating apples? Apple fruit nutrition facts Delicious and crunchy, apple fruit is one of the most popular and favorite fruits among the health conscious, fitness lovers who firmly believe in the concept of “health is wealth.” This beautiful fruit packed with rich phytonutrients that, in the real sense indispensable for optimal health. Certain antioxidants in apples have health promoting and disease prevention properties, and thereby, truly justifying the adage,  “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Scientific name:  Malus domestica . Apples are obtained from medium-sized tree belonging to the  Rosaceae  family. The apple tree is thought to have originated in nutrient-rich mountain ranges of Kazakhstan. Today, its cultivation fostered in many parts of the world including the USA as a ma...

Trichomoniasis  ( trich ) is an infectious disease caused by the parasite  Trichomonas vaginalis . About 70% of women and men do not have symptoms when infected. When symptoms do occur they typically begin 5 to 28 days after exposure. Symptoms can include itching in the  genital area , a bad smelling thin  vaginal discharge , burning with urination, and pain with sex. Having trichomoniasis increases the risk of getting  HIV/AIDS . It may also cause complications during  pregnancy . Trichomoniasis is a  sexually transmitted infection  (STI) which is most often spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex. It can also spread through genital touching. People who are infected may spread the disease even when symptoms are not present. Diagnosis is by finding the parasite in the vaginal fluid using a  microscope ,  culturing  the vagina or urine, or testing for the parasites  DNA . If present other sexuall...

18 July 2017 Among many women who brought their children to the WHO-supported mobile team for free healthcare services was Aisha, a 29-year-old mother of 6. Keeping her children healthy is a top priority. However, she lives in Ngandu, a remote village located in Kaga, Borno state, Nigeria, which for several years was cut off from regular health services due to conflict Beyond vaccinations against polio, none of her children had received routine vaccinations or medical checkups in years, if ever. So when Aisha heard about one of WHO’s mobile health teams offering free health services in Ngandu one day, she jumped at the opportunity to join the queue of mostly women and children waiting to be seen. “We have never had anything like this before,” Aisha said. “We are being offered a combination of vaccines for our children and free treatment for every member of the family.” Memuna, a 24-year-old mother, explained why she joined the queue with her s...