A fistula is as an abnormal connection between two epithelial surfaces in your body. There are different types of fistula but today, let’s talk about the...
Given its large population, Nigeria has the highest absolute number of cases of female genital mutilation in the world, thereby accounting for about one-quarter of the...
Thanks to social media, we’re seeing more physical changes in people’s bodies. There’s a craze for plastic surgery and it’s appears to be everywhere now. This...
One of the myths surrounding diabetes is that it affects fertility. My heart broke when a young lady asked whether having diabetes meant she could not...
I’ve noticed that patients who have strong support from families and have good family involvement in their health tend to do well. Chronic diseases have a...
The month of September, in the United States of America, has been dedicated to creating awareness for childhood obesity. Childhood obesity continues to be an issue...
The perpetrators of sexual abuse are not strangers. They are closer to your home than you think. They could be the driver, the help, neighbour, family...
According to data from the United Nations International Children Emergency fund, one in four girls and one in ten boys have been victims of sexual violence...
People don’t just commit suicide out of the blue. There are subtle signs, and I’ll point out what to look out for in your loved ones.
We tend to use the word ‘depressed’ or ‘depression’ casually. Awful things can happen to you, and you feel sad at that point, but that is...
One of the ways to reduce suicide rates is to have facilities that can be easily accessible to people who need help. As a nation of...
When food is broken down and absorbed, it eventually becomes part of the cells. This means you are your eating habits. Just as eating right is...
There is a general perception that light skin is more desirable than darker skin. It is up to us to celebrate our own beauty, as there...
Make it a point of duty to take adequate care of yourself; shower more, and use appropriate deodorants. Even if you don’t feel like it, at...
The assessment exam is usually a two-day exam with day one consisting of a written component and day two consisting of an OSCE or ORAL exams
April 7 was World Health Day, and it was a reminder for us to pay attention to our health and do better. The human body is...
According to the latest situation report by the Nigerian Centre For Disease control which covers 18th – 24th of March 2019, 15 new cases of Lassa...
It is colorectal cancer awareness month in the United States, and I want to throw some light on colorectal cancer, with emphasis on red flags. The...
Chromosomes contain your genes and some genes make proteins amongst other things; in this case, one of the proteins is collagen VI which is necessary for...
Given our slim resources as a nation and poor health coverage, the burden of kidney failure, especially financial, rests mostly on the individuals and their families....
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