Amaka thought she had just another toilet infection.For weeks, she battled unusual discharge and burning pains, buying antibiotics from the pharmacy. But nothing changed. By the time she finally went to the hospital, the doctor confirmed it wasn’t a “toilet…
When getting married, every decision you make will now impact both you and your partner. One of the most important steps in preparing for this new chapter is ensuring you and your potential life partner are aligned not only emotionally…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms survive and even multiply in the presence of an antimicrobial agent that should normally kill or inhibit them. AMR spans bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses, making infections harder to treat, leading to persistent infections…
Tackling painkiller addiction requires a fresh perspective, especially as the general public often underestimates the severe consequences of prescription painkiller misuse. Painkiller abuse, particularly involving opioids, has spiralled into a widespread public health crisis. These medications—like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine—are…
You’d think after enduring the monthly distress of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause would be easier on women. Think again! What is Menopause? Menopause is a natural life stage when the menstrual cycle comes to an end. This means no more…
I remember watching a comedy show yesterday and one of the jokes said by the comedian on stage was “while they are taking grandmothers for “omugo” (a common tradition in Nigeria and some other western parts of Africa, where the…
Mould Pollen Dust mites Animal fur Bee/wasp sting Peanuts Eggs Latex Penicillin What do you think the list above represents? Can you take a wild guess? You are probably confused because you’re seeing peanuts and eggs in the list as…
Over the past few weeks, Nigeria has been hard hit with the outbreak of Cholera, especially along the Lagos Island axis and has since left 30 people dead and approximately 1141 suspected cases have been reported from across 30 states…
I’ve been hearing about sickle cell anemia since I was young, and it was not until I got to nursing school that I really understood its gravity and impact. Like me, you’d expect that there are certain conditions that are…