Burkitt’s lymphoma
Once a healthy and active person, Jane lay in her hospital bed, feeling weak and helpless. She had been diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma. The news had come as a shock to her and her family, who had no idea what was causing her weight loss, fever, and abdominal pain. What is Burkitt’s lymphoma? Burkitt's […]
Hypertension and Your Kidneys
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common health condition that affects millions of people around the world. High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. This article will look closely at the relationship between hypertension and your kidneys. Kidneys: The Filters of Your Body […]
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Causes and Treatments
Sarah is a 32-year-old woman diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 10. She has always been diligent about checking her blood sugar levels and taking her insulin injections, but one day, she suddenly felt dizzy and confused. Sarah could barely walk, and her vision was blurry. She knew something was wrong and quickly […]
Stroke and your Diet
Imagine waking up one day and finding yourself unable to move your arm or leg. Or being unable to speak or understand what others are saying. This is what happened to 54-year-old Sarah, when she suffered a stroke. It was a life-changing moment for her and her family. The incident left her with permanent disabilities, […]
Ending Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a crucial human rights concern. It is a form of violence against women and girls that continues to violate their rights and freedom. FGM is also known as female circumcision or female genital cutting and involves partial or full cutting of a girl’s genital parts, particularly the clitoris and vulva, […]
Toxic Environmental Substances you might not Know About
Every day we are exposed to a vast array of environmental substances that have the potential to harm our health. However, many of these toxins are often hidden and difficult to detect, making it challenging to avoid them. Below are some common toxic environmental substances you might not know about and what you can do […]
Chronic Pain Syndromes
Imagine waking up every morning with a nagging pain in your back or a burning sensation in your feet. You try to ignore it and go about your day, but the pain persists and eventually becomes debilitating. This is the reality for millions of people who suffer from chronic pain syndromes. What is chronic pain? […]
Dealing with Cancer Treatment
It was a typical Monday morning when Jane received the phone call that would change her life forever. Her doctor informed her that the lump she had found in her breast was indeed cancerous. Jane was shocked and scared, but she knew she had to fight. After a few weeks of testing and consultations, Jane […]
Folic Frenzy: The Pregnancy Must-Have
When Jane found out she was pregnant, she was over the moon. She had always wanted to be a mother and couldn't wait to start this new chapter. However, as she began researching and learning more about pregnancy, she quickly realized that there was a lot to know and understand. One thing that kept coming […]
Craniopharyngioma: What is it and can it be prevented?
“I just read somewhere about Paul's ordeal with craniopharyngioma. I had never heard of such a disease, and it was scary watching Paul go through so much in the hospital,” John said to his brother. Recently, there was a story on social media spaces about a popular Nigerian doctor and health educator who had battled […]