How a Nigerian should maintain a Natural Afro
Some of us want that long sleek curly hair, others want it lesser. But most people want that full grown natural hair that stands...
Update on Lassa Fever: Lassa Fever now in Lagos
A 25-year old student from Ahmadu Bello University, previous on admission at a hospital in Ojokoro area of Lagos state was diagnosed of Lassa fever...
Health Implications of consuming too much Garri
In Nigeria, one very staple food is garri. Made from cassava tubers, it has been nicknamed ‘garry’, ‘African cornflakes’, ‘garium sulphate’, ‘garrison’ and so...
Amazingly fast ways to recover from Hangovers
Hangover is the after effect of consuming too much alcohol.
Triggered by too much alcohol consumption, hangovers are known to be a major source of...
Zika Virus – What You Really Need to Know
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus (is spread to people through mosquito bites). The major carrier of this virus is the Aedes mosquito. The...
Muscle Pull: Every Athlete’s Nightmare
The sight of seeing your favorite footballer or sportsman pulling an hamstring could be very frightening as you tend to feel for him/her. Feeling...
What every Nigerian needs to know about Asthma
Asthma is a disease of the lung that temporarily causes the inner walls of the breathing airways to be sensitive, inflamed and swollen making...
Nigerian Medic Designs Novel Ventilator
Set to be launched in Lagos is a prototype of an innovative portable, battery-powered ventilator which has been designed to help unconscious patients breathe.
This...
Jaundice In Children – Pt II
From the previous post, we were enlightened about Jaundice and its symptoms. Here, we discuss the various causes and how to care for Children affected...
Pneumonia – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Pneumonia is an infection disease in the lungs, causing inflammation and fluid build-up and may cause problems with oxygen exchange.
Causes and Symptoms
It can be...
