Good Breastfeeding Technique – Dos and Don’ts, Part 1
The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding starting within the first hour after birth and continuing until the sixth month of life....
Diabetic Foot Care (Part 2): How to Care for Your Feet in Diabetes
In the first part of this post we discussed what diabetes does to the feet. These include abnormal foot sensation, infections, poor...
Diabetic Foot Care (Part 1): How Diabetes Affects the Feet
Diabetes often affects the feet, sometimes devastatingly so. But we can reduce the risk of developing problems of the diabetic foot. If...
“Help! He’s having a Seizure!”
You will almost certainly make or hear this call for help in your lifetime. This is because 1 in 10 people will...
Not All Lumps are Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer is the deadliest cancer in women and its commonest symptom is a lump in the breast. So, naturally, many women...
Test Your Knowledge: Asthma Edition
Asthma is a common respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet many still have misconceptions about it.
Phobias: What You Need To Know
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Phobias are a complex anxiety disorder that deeply affects a person's life. They are...
5 Nigerian Foods that are Healthy for Your Heart
Today, hypertension, diabetes and other chronic diseases are continually on the rise, among both young and old people. Studies have repeatedly shown...
HPV Vaccine: Myths Vs Facts
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The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine is currently one of the key...
The DASH Diet for Nigerians
DASH is an acronym that stands for Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension. It is a flexible and balanced nutrition plan that has...
