By Deborah Bamisaye “Doctor, we’ve been married for four years… and nothing has happened yet.” The doctor looked up gently and smiled reassuringly. “You’re not […]
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When Refrigeration Goes Wrong: Foods Begging, “Keep Me Out!” – 1
By Deborah Bamisaye Every woman deserves a fridge or a freezer. A woman may consider her kitchen incomplete without it but interestingly, not everything we […]
Lassa Fever: Deaths Surge Amid Strained Facilities and Staff Shortages
Lassa fever may be a seasonal pandemic in Nigeria, but one thing that has become of immense concern this year according to experts, is that […]
Complementary Feeding: Getting Nutrition Right after Six Months
By Evans Matthews The first six months of a baby’s life are widely recognized as a critical window for growth and development. During this period, […]
Pre-eclampsia and Hypertension in Pregnancy: Early Detection Saves Lives
By Evans Matthews Pregnancy is often described as a journey of hope and anticipation. Yet for millions of women around the world it can also […]
Allergies in Children: From Eczema to Food Allergies
By Evans Matthews Across the world, childhood allergies are becoming increasingly common, affecting millions of families and placing a growing burden on health systems. From […]
Hearing Loss: When Noise Exposure Pulls the ‘Trigger’ – 1
By Deborah Bamisaye “Turn it down?” Tokunbo laughed as the floor trembled beneath the speakers. “It’s already deafening!” Shade yelled. “One day you won’t hear […]
Researchers caution: This “miracle cure” works just by destroying human cells
By Morgan Nwanguma Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) has long been advertised as a miracle cure, but new research shows it is essentially a toxic disinfectant. […]
Advances in Pain Management: Beyond Opioids
By Evans Matthews For centuries, pain has shadowed the human condition – an unwelcome companion to injury, illness, surgery, and chronic disease. In modern medicine, […]
Fresh nasal vaccine exhibits tough protection against H5N1 bird flu
By Morgan Nwanguma A nasal spray vaccine may be able to stop bird flu at its point of entry – the nose before the virus […]
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