The different forms of Self-Harm every Nigerian should know
Self-injury is also known as self-mutilation, self-harm, self-abuse, non-suicidal self-injury, deliberate self-harm or cutting. And it is usually done in secret; but, sometimes, it...
What is Self-Injury?
Did you know that the first of March every year is set aside as the Self-Injury Awareness Day worldwide? Did you know that the...
More answers to your questions on Encephalitis
How is encephalitis diagnosed?
To diagnose it, the doctor asks questions about the symptoms, examines the person and carries out some tests on samples taken...
Answers to your questions on Encephalitis
What is Encephalitis?
Encephalitis simply means an inflammation of the brain tissue. It is not common but it is serious and life-threatening. Anyone who has...
Scientists Develop New HPV Vaccine, Offers Greater Protection
A new vaccine for the treatment of HPV, Human Papilloma Virus, has been developed by scientists. This HPV vaccine also protects against nine types...
3 out of every 10 Nigerian has a cardiovascular disease – Expert
Did you know that out of every 10 Nigerian, 3 have cardiovascular disease? The statistics are pretty alarming. Can anything be done to prevent...
Female genital cutting/mutilation: 4 types you never knew!
Female genital cutting/mutilation refers to all procedures in which the external genitals of a female are removed partially or completely for non-medical reasons. Female...
What are the causes of Anosmia?
Anosmia means a complete loss of the sense of smell.
Some of us probably did not know, before now, that there are people who live...
Why many people practice Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
There are different reasons for the practice of female genital mutilation. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is performed for a variety of reasons which differ...
Today is Anosmia Awareness Day!
Have you ever heard of anosmia?
A lot of us take our being able to smell things for granted. Can you imagine living life without...
