Anti-Microbial Resistance: Your Infections Are Fighting Back
Anti-microbial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of severe illness and death. This resistance can occur naturally over time but is accelerated by factors such as overuse and misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals, and agriculture.
Nocebo: Your Negativity is Preventing Your Drugs From Working
The nocebo effect in medical studies represents how negative expectations and beliefs can undermine the effectiveness of medical interventions, rendering potentially beneficial treatments useless.
Lung Cancer: Your 1 Cue to Quit Smoking
Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the lungs, often leading to symptoms like a persistent cough, shortness of breath, and unexplained weight loss.
Prostate Cancer: A Journey Through Detection, Treatment, and Prevention
When Ugonna turned 55, he felt in the best shape of his life. His diet was balanced, he exercised regularly, and he went for yearly checkups. But during one routine visit, his doctor suggested a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test.
Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options
Imagine waking up each morning with stiff, swollen joints that make it difficult to get out of bed or perform simple tasks like holding a cup or tying your shoes. This is the daily reality for millions of people living with arthritis—a condition that causes chronic pain, inflammation, and stiffness in the joints.
Osteoporosis: A Threat to Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more prone to fractures. It occurs when the body loses too much bone tissue or fails to produce enough new bone tissue.
Girls’ Vision for the Future: International Day of the Girl Child
Every year on October 11, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, a day to remind us of the need to promote the rights of girls here in Nigeria and around the world, raise awareness of the challenges they face, and amplify their voices.
Your Health, Your Right: Celebrating World Health Day
World Health Day, observed every April 7th, raises awareness about pressing health issues and mobilizes action to address them.
Discussing Hearing Loss: World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day, observed every 3rd of March, is a WHO initiative aiming to raise awareness about hearing loss and promoting ear and hearing care globally.