Low Testosterone in Men
Timothy noticed he was no longer having any sexual interest in his wife. Sometimes he even avoids going to bed at the same time with her so that he can avoid having to say no to her again. He just had his 59th birthday last week and is very active, drives himself, and occasionally walks […]
Diphtheria Vaccination
John recently read in the news that there was a diphtheria outbreak in some parts of Nigeria, with 557 confirmed cases in 2023. His friend told him he heard there was a vaccine for diphtheria, but that only children could benefit from it. John didn’t think so and decided to see his family physician for […]
THE POWER OF DISCLOSURE: DON’T SUFFER ALONE
“Alina has been struggling with night terrors for a while. She tried to explain to her sister that they were not just bad dreams, but she did not understand. Since then, Alina has been keeping her night terrors a secret to avoid being misunderstood, and it’s been weighing her down. She wished she had someone […]
Whooping Cough
Barakat noticed her infant son was coughing about two days ago. She bought some over-the-counter cough syrup, hoping the cough would subside after using the drugs. But last night was horrible, as her son did not sleep a wink. His cough was so bad that he looked like he was losing his breath. She noticed […]
Syphilis in Women
Nwachukwu was surprised when his pregnant wife told him her doctor wanted to see him. She said her antenatal test showed she had syphilis, and that he was also supposed to be treated. She also said her doctor raised the possibility that their baby may be affected. The mention of possible harm to the baby […]
Strengthen Your Mind To Overcome: Procrastination
Daisy has a major assignment due the next Friday; it counts for 40% of her final grade on a core course. She tried to start it on Saturday to give her enough time to complete it, but she just could not focus. Anyway, she could start tomorrow and still complete it on time. Before Daisy […]
Jock Itch
Sam is known to be a great footballer and a prolific goal scorer. He is always a delight to watch on the pitch. But Sam struggles with an itch in his groin that just will not go away. It continues to itch even when he sleeps. He notices he feels worse after playing football. What […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING
Walking may seem like a very simple activity, and many of us do not recognize how important it is. You may think you get enough walking; however, studies have shown that a lot of people walk fewer steps than recommended. Walking is a simple, yet excellent way to improve or maintain your health. It is […]
HEY THERE! HOW’S YOUR A1C?
Do you know what your blood sugar has been lately? If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood sugar, but have no idea what your A1c is, that needs to change. While it is important for everyone to know what their baseline blood sugar is by regularly testing it, the A1c test is vital for people […]
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A Dangerous Cause of a Painful Calf
Jessica noticed her left leg was swollen after waking up this morning. When she touched it, she discovered it was tender. She had just arrived home last night after a long journey by road from Abuja to Akwa Ibom. She came to attend the wedding ceremony of a friend. She reasoned that the leg swelling […]