Prof. Ejiofor T. Ugwu – a professor of medicine, consultant physician and endocrinologist at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, is the National President Diabetes […]
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The Science Behind Menstrual Pain: Beyond “Normal Cramps”
By Evans Matthews For generations, menstrual pain has been casually dismissed as “normal cramps” – an unavoidable monthly inconvenience women are expected to endure quietly. […]
Vaginal Yeast – Disregard or Design?
By Deborah Bamisaye If you are a woman reading this, I want to believe you will be willing to join in a loud campaign. What […]
New Diabetes Pill Boosts Fat Burning While Preserving Muscle and Appetite
By Morgan Nwanguma Researchers have created a novel oral medication that enhances metabolic activity in skeletal muscle rather than suppressing appetite, as GLP-1 drugs do. […]
Commonly used chemicals may be silently harming beneficial gut bacteria
By Morgan Nwanguma A major new study has found that dozens of commonly used chemicals can harm beneficial bacteria in the human gut. Many of […]
The Lie about Drinking Water – When Noise Is Not the Truth
By Deborah Bamisaye ‘Self-deceit’ is one of the worst things that can happen to a ‘man;’ especially if the person concerned knows. It is another […]
Stripping Infertility of Its Medals (Stories, Struggles, Medical Paths, Strength & Hope – 7)
By Deborah Bamisaye Infertility has been described as one of the great mysteries of our age, often causing frustration, confusion and despair, despite seeming like […]
Researchers discover a safer way for opioids to alleviate pain
By Morgan Nwanguma Researchers at USF Health have identified a previously unknown way opioid receptors function, an advance that could pave the way for safer […]
Clove: Natural, Beneficial But Not Harmless
By Deborah Bamisaye “Again?” the cup groaned. “This is the third time today.” The clove stretched in the hot water. “I used to be seasoning […]
BP: Left Vs Right Arm – The Overlooked Error That Distorts Diagnosis
By Deborah Bamisaye “Sorry mummy, they will soon attend to you.” The elderly woman shifted slowly on the plastic chair; her face tight with discomfort. […]
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