Living with HIV-AIDS
Chronic medical conditions

Living with HIV-AIDS

HIV is an acronym; it represents a virus called the human immunodeficiency virus which attacks impor...
C. diff: Another Reason to Avoid Unnecessary Antibiotics
Infections

C. diff: Another Reason to Avoid Unnecessary Antibiotics

Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile is a bacterium that can be found in the gut. It is m...
Infections caused by antibiotic-overuse
Infections

Infections caused by antibiotic-overuse

“Antibiotic resistance is rising to dangerously high levels in all parts of the world. New resistanc...
Understanding antibiotic abuse and misuse
Misc

Understanding antibiotic abuse and misuse

Antibiotics are drugs that are used to treat infectious diseases; these drugs work either by killing...
Stroke From The Perspective Of An Untrained Caregiver
Misc

Stroke From The Perspective Of An Untrained Caregiver

On the 12th of September 2018, my mum suffered a stroke en route Ibadan. Thankfully, she was in the...
Silent heart attack may be the explanation for some mysterious strokes
Misc

Silent heart attack may be the explanation for some mysterious strokes

Stroke is a common health problem particularly in Africans. It can occur when blood flow to a part o...
Stroke: All You Need to Know
Other medical conditions

Stroke: All You Need to Know

Stroke! Very scary word but has a very simple explanation. Stroke is an accident, an accident that r...
What to Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Other medical conditions

What to Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis

Mrs. Angel, a 36-year old business woman, had been experiencing this sharp pain in her left knee for...
Heart Healthy Foods to Start Eating Now
Lifestyle and Wellness

Heart Healthy Foods to Start Eating Now

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally, with millions of persons dying every y...
Sleep at home, not on the job
Misc

Sleep at home, not on the job

Losing just 16 minutes of sleep could be the difference between a clear-headed day at the office or...
Hepatitis A and C may be Curable, they may also Be Deadly
Infections

Hepatitis A and C may be Curable, they may also Be Deadly

Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus. This vir...
Hepatitis B: A Silent Killer
Infections

Hepatitis B: A Silent Killer

Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus...