Everyone gets bothered on this topic at one time on the other. It’s often easy to ignore these thoughts as we never see immediate damage from this radiation. However, we can’t afford to be nonchalant about potential health hazards from devices owned and used by almost every single person on earth. To start with, let’s…
No one likes to see blood in their poop. In fact, many people don’t like to see blood at all. Life certainly would be such a walkover if we’ve always gotten what we wanted. Sometimes, it does happen. We will be discussing the commonest reason of rectal bleeding, which are piles. In Nigeria, many herbal…
The society perceives diabetes as a disease of the middle aged and elderly ones. Well, it’s not a misplaced perception. It’s also not totally correct. Diabetes does occur in the young ones too. Being able to recognize the signs and symptoms can help a child to get an early diagnosis, which in turn gives a…
We’ve certainly come a long way as a generation, no doubt. Oral sex used to be considered a taboo. Actually, it is still considered a taboo. However, you’d agree the only set of people still totally averse to this practice are old timers despite the cultural, religious and moral standards that frown at this practice.…
We’ve once discussed subtle signs not to be ignored in pregnancy. Now, that’s one end of the spectrum. On the other end are signs that should actually be seen. In a sharp contrast to the previous discussion, absence of some of these signs should alert one to the possibility of a potential problem. In pregnancy,…
It’s that time of the year again. Over the course of one-week, countless numbers of poor poultry birds are subject to slaughter to commemorate Christmas and a new year. You don’t have to feel sorry for them as they have lived a life of purpose in their own way. In the spirit of the season,…
You read that correctly. You’re probably confused too. ‘Not your regular hospital’, you must think. Well, it is. An irony of sorts, you must agree. So, let’s assume all diseases are contagious and all are treated in the hospital. So, when we have 100 people with a disease, they’re all taken to the hospital. Where…
Bola shrunk deeper into the comfort of her bed, squinting her eyes as they took in the first rays of the morning. As she started to wonder what woke her, she heard her father shout out her name once more. He sounded like he had been doing that for some time now. She felt annoyed…
The zobo drink is a popularly consumed local drink in Nigeria today. It is especially popularly among children who always have a penchant for anything sweet to the taste buds. It’s also cheap and easily accessible as the plant produce used for the drink is readily available at cheap rates in Nigerian markets. Now, many…
We’ve always been taught to stay away from germs. All our lives, the emphasis has been on these disease-causing organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye and how to ensure that we get rid of them. You’re about to hear some words that will alter this narrative. Embrace the microbes! Well, certainly not…