Menopause: A trip down the tropics
Women’s Health

Menopause: A trip down the tropics

“I don’t get hot flashes, I only take short vacations in hot conditions,” says 55-year-old Nkiru, wh...
Becoming an Expert Patient: Why you may be closer than you think
Misc

Becoming an Expert Patient: Why you may be closer than you think

A patient is a person who is receiving the services of a healthcare provider. Alright…but “Expert pa...
My Memory Is Declining. Do I Need To See A Doctor? Part 1
Disease prevention Aging

My Memory Is Declining. Do I Need To See A Doctor? Part 1

Memory loss is a common problem. While this symptom may be worrisome, it does not always indicate pr...
And the Answer is Social Isolation and Loneliness: What is the Question?
Lifestyle and Wellness

And the Answer is Social Isolation and Loneliness: What is the Question?

Effiong, 65, was brought to the clinic by his friend Kunle in the wee hours of the morning. Effiong...
Pregnancy exercises reduce obesity among offspring.
Misc

Pregnancy exercises reduce obesity among offspring.

According to a study published in science advances by Min Du, a professor of animal sciences at Wash...
10 Facts And More About Ebola
Infections

10 Facts And More About Ebola

The current Ebola epidemic is centered in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Is your child’s vaccination up-to-date?
Child Health

Is your child’s vaccination up-to-date?

UNICEF has reported that almost 20 million children did not receive recommended childhood vaccinatio...
How to Identify and Avoid Fake Drugs
Misc

How to Identify and Avoid Fake Drugs

Many common prescription medications on the market have fake versions that are often far cheaper, le...
Beyond Hunger Pains: Stomach Ulcer and its Complications
Other medical conditions

Beyond Hunger Pains: Stomach Ulcer and its Complications

-You know, I’ve been feeling this burning pain in my stomach for a month now. It’s becoming unbearab...
Doctor-Patient Encounters Can be Difficult: Here is How to Take Ownership
Misc

Doctor-Patient Encounters Can be Difficult: Here is How to Take Ownership

What can I do to make those unavoidable clinic encounters with a doctor less of an emotional ordeal...
Pain Conquerors: Reflections on Sickle Cell Disease
Chronic medical conditions

Pain Conquerors: Reflections on Sickle Cell Disease

Ayou was like the regular kind of person you’d meet in class: nice, reserved (until proved otherwise...
A potential way to treat Alzheimer’s disease discovered
Misc

A potential way to treat Alzheimer’s disease discovered

Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide. It is typically seen in person...