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Asthma Myths you need to stop believing

Asthma myths are very common because asthma is a condition that affects a lot of people. Asthma is a chronic disease affecting...
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Everything you need to know about the Malaria Vaccine

There is a new vaccine for the prevention of malaria, the Mosquirix vaccine. It has been approved by the WHO who also said it can be implemented widely in October 2021 after a series of tests and adequate research. It will mainly be used in children in the Sub Saharan region of Africa where malaria is endemic.
HIV

HIV test: who needs to get it?

Getting an HIV test is in people's minds now especially since it was World Aids Day a few days ago. There is...
World Aids Day

World Aids Day: rock the red ribbon

World Aids Day is that one day set aside every year to show support for those living with HIV. It is also...
Carbonated drinks vs fruit juices

Drink wars: carbonated drinks vs fruit juices

In today's edition of drink wars, we are taking a look at two favorites, carbonated drinks vs fruit juices. These are two...
Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis: what to look for and how to treat it

Okay, tonsillitis is an important condition, especially if you have kids. The tonsils are a pair of lymph nodes that you will...
Food Wars

Food wars: red meat vs white meat, which is healthier meat?

Red meat vs white meat is on our radar in this particular edition of food wars. First things first, we have to...
World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day: nurses make the difference

World Diabetes Day is today, a day set apart to shine a spotlight on one of the most common diseases affecting humans...
Doctor

Introducing the Health Expert Series with Segun

The Health Expert Series profiles doctors, their lives, and their struggles. Think about it, whenever you feel sick or you injure yourself,...
Covid-19 Vaccine

Do we finally have a Covid-19 vaccine?

The search for a Covid-19 vaccine has been real for the past few months. Many pharmaceutical companies and research laboratories have been...