Does fasting have health benefits?
Lifestyle and Wellness

Does fasting have health benefits?

"Hello Dada, I'm surprised that you fast a lot these days, looks like you're gone more spiritual tha...
Social Impact of Obesity
Other medical conditions

Social Impact of Obesity

Janet has returned from school again, crying and wishing to be left alone. Her grades have fallen st...
Guide To A Healthy African Diet Plan
Lifestyle and Wellness

Guide To A Healthy African Diet Plan

If you ask the average Nigerian boy or girl from a low or middle-class family about their diet, they...
Prolonged Pregnancy: Risks and Complications
Maternal Health

Prolonged Pregnancy: Risks and Complications

“Hello Mr. Chukwuma, is anything the matter?” “My wife has been pregnant for 10 months; I suspect a...
Eye Symptoms Not to Take Lightly
Other medical conditions

Eye Symptoms Not to Take Lightly

"Hello Sola, are you going for a free eye check organized by the local government health center?" "W...
Myths and Facts about Cholesterol
Misc

Myths and Facts about Cholesterol

A quick visit to the hospital for a random and Michael’s heart skips when his cholesterol test resul...
Myths and Facts about Cesarean Section
Maternal Health

Myths and Facts about Cesarean Section

Hey, mama Dele! So long! From our last discussion, you are seven weeks past your delivery date. What...
Five Nutritional Deficiencies that are Very Common
Lifestyle and Wellness

Five Nutritional Deficiencies that are Very Common

May parts of sub-Saharan Africa are facing a dual problem of malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies,...
Rickets: My Child's Bones are Not Growing Well
Child Health

Rickets: My Child's Bones are Not Growing Well

"Mummy, I'm not going to school today, my classmates call me Mr. bow-leg," “I’m so sorry Chike, this...
Health Benefits of Kidney Beans
Lifestyle and Wellness

Health Benefits of Kidney Beans

Beans are legumes consumed globally. Beans come in different colours, shapes, and sizes and they are...
Why You Should Eat Lots Of Sweet Potatoes As A Diabetic?
Chronic medical conditions

Why You Should Eat Lots Of Sweet Potatoes As A Diabetic?

There’s a staggering increase in the incidence of diabetes in Africa and the rest of the world. Stud...
Breast cancer: 5 Important Things to Know
Women’s Health Cancer

Breast cancer: 5 Important Things to Know

What?! “What am I hearing about mama Olu—breast cancer again? Oh, what a tragedy, why are women so p...