Managing diabetes comes at a cost, and it requires a high level of awareness. Understanding why your blood glucose rises or falls and maintaining the daily routine even while at home is key to improving your quality of life. What are the ways the types of diabetes can be managed to prevent other complications? How…
Hello, mama-to-be! I know your body probably feels like a big collection of uninvited aches right now as a pregnant woman. The way your back creaks, how your hips groan, the way your shoulders painfully send distress signals, and even your enlarging tummy is constantly adding to the aches. Growing a tiny human is no…
When was the last time you checked your iron levels? Always tired, even after sleeping well? Feel like your body is carrying a bag of cement? You are not alone. It’s not just stress. It could be iron deficiency, one of the most overlooked causes of fatigue in Nigeria. Many people, especially women, suffer silently,…
If you have ever felt a sharp sting while urinating, battled with strange discharge, or found yourself treating “toilet infections” every few weeks despite your good hygiene, you are not imagining things. And you are not alone. Many Nigerians, especially women, struggle with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) or vaginal infections, even though they follow…
If you have ever felt a burning sensation when urinating, this is for you. Let us be honest; no one likes talking about pain during urination. It is awkward and easy to ignore. But when that burning sensation when urinating keeps showing up, it might be more than a minor irritation; it could be a…
Irregular periods are a common problem for many women in Nigeria. Some women do not get their periods every month. Others bleed too much or too little, and some skip their periods for months. If you have ever worried about why your period does not follow a regular pattern, you are not alone. Here, we…
Typhoid fever is one of the most commonly diagnosed illnesses in Nigeria, especially during the rainy season. It is not unusual to hear someone say, “I think I have typhoid,” as soon as they experience symptoms like fever, weakness, or stomach upset. Unfortunately, this widespread familiarity often leads to complacency and poor treatment choices. Many…
There is something quietly happening to your antibiotics, and most people will not realize it until it is too late. You might think you are doing the right thing. You feel sick, go to a nearby pharmacy, ask for something strong, and get handed antibiotics. You start taking them and feel a little better. Then…
Treating malaria can be a hassle. You spend money on malaria drugs almost every month, yet the sickness keeps coming back. Have you ever asked yourself why? Malaria is one of the most common illnesses in Nigeria. Almost everyone has had it at some point. But when it keeps returning, even after treatment, it means…
Sex myths are everywhere. We have all heard some wild things about sex, whether it has been passed down from elders, whispered between friends, or dropped casually into conversation by someone who swears they know what they are talking about. And sometimes these myths sound so believable that people accept them without questioning. But misinformation…
Chika was never tired. She used to pride herself on being a morning person. She had her alarm set for 6:30 a.m. and did her skincare, She even went on a quick jog before work every day. But lately, something changed. She was still sleeping by 10:00 p.m. every night. No clubbing, no Netflix till…
When most Nigerians think of eating healthy, they picture fancy salads, overpriced smoothies, or that expensive organic food section in the supermarket. The struggle is real! We hear all the time that good food is “for the rich,” while the rest of us are managing fast food, soda, and instant noodles. But what if I…
