The Health Counsellor

What are warts?  Warts are benign skin growths caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus, which is acquired through cracks in the skin, causes a thickening of the outer layer of skin. Warts affect 7-10% of the population, and young people are more commonly affected. Most warts are not worrisome, medically speaking, and… Continue reading Wart removal

What are warts?  Warts are benign skin growths caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus, which is acquired through cracks in the skin, causes a thickening of the outer layer of skin. Warts affect 7-10% of the population, and young people are more commonly affected. Most warts are not worrisome, medically speaking, and… Continue reading Wart

Viral Hepatitis and Hepatitis A Outbreak What is viral hepatitis? Viral hepatitis is an infection of the liver caused by a virus that attacks liver cells. The resulting inflammation may impair the liver’s ability to aid in digestion of food and to remove toxins from the blood. Symptoms range from mild to severe, but some… Continue reading Viral Hepatitis and Hepatitis A

Two types of meningitis vaccine: Two categories of meningitis vaccine are available all over the world, quadrivalent vaccine and meningitis B vaccine. Quadrivalent vaccine is routinely recommended especially for those living in residence halls: Protects against four strains (A, C, W, and Y), which cause 2/3 of meningitis cases Brand names are Menactra, Menomune and Menveo… Continue reading Meningitis

What is HPV? HPV stands for human papilloma virus. Genital HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. More than half of sexually active people have HPV at some time during their lives. It is spread through skin-to-skin sexual contact. HPV is important mainly because it can cause cancers of the cervix, penis, anus,… Continue reading Human Papilloma Virus

Benefits; Regular exercise has many benefits: Reduces stress, anxiety, tension, fatigue and depression Prevents injury Helps maintain a healthy body weight Increases resting metabolism and strength Tones and shapes muscles Improves appearance, self-esteem and self-awareness Improves sleep Decreases risk of disability and disease (e.g. heart disease, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and diabetes) Three types of… Continue reading Exercise

What is acne? Acne is one of the most common skin problems, affecting about 90% of all people at some time during their life. While acne usually occurs in adolescence and young adulthood, it may be troublesome well into the 20s, 30s and even 40s. Misinformation about acne often prevents proper treatment. Many people do… Continue reading Acne

Arthritis Over 3 million people live with the pain of arthritis. Arthritis can impact your daily life and stop you from doing the things you enjoy. Learn more about what defines arthritis and what the risk factors are, as well as how you can manage your arthritis and not let it stand in your way.… Continue reading Arthritis

Heat Relief Why chill out? Anyone can succumb to heat-related illnesses. The body normally cools itself by sweating, but when humidity is high and sweat does not evaporate quickly, body temperature can rise rapidly. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other vital organs. Other factors that increase risk include age, weight, fever, dehydration, heart… Continue reading Heat Relief

Blood Cholesterol and Lipids What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like material found in the blood stream. It is present in all of the body’s tissues. It is produced by the liver and also extracted from foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. Your body uses cholesterol to… Continue reading Blood Cholesterol