Women and Sleep: Why You’re Tired Even After 8 Hours

You wake up after a full 8 hours of sleep, yet you still feel exhausted. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Studies show that women are 40% more likely…

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A Consumer’s Guide to Over-the-Counter Medicines in Nigerian Pharmacies

If you’ve ever walked into a pharmacy to buy OTC medicines, this article was created specially for you.  In Nigeria, the convenience of accessing these medications without a prescription has…

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Breast Cancer in Nigerian Women: You Need to Know This

Breast cancer remains a significant health issue among Nigerian women, representing the most common cancer type diagnosed in women across the country. With breast cancer accounting for approximately 22% of…

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Sickle Cell Complications in Children

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a lifelong genetic disorder that affects red blood cells, causing them to take on an abnormal crescent or sickle shape. These abnormally shaped cells can…

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Understanding the The Mental and Emotional Toll of PCOS on Women

Studies have shown that PCOS is diagnosed in one in six infertile women in Nigeria. According to the World Health Organization, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 8–13% of…

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The Newbie Guide to Sex: Safe Sex Practices for Young Adults

If you're new to the world of sex, you might feel a mix of excitement and nervousness—and that's completely normal! But before you jump in, you need to understand how…

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Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes

What’s the first thing that crosses your mind when you hear diabetes? Overconsumption of sugar?  That’s a popular myth about diabetes but it’s not that simple.  Diabetes is a condition…

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How to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally

Ask yourself right now, as you read this with a phone or laptop in your hands or on a desk: "When was the last time I checked my blood pressure?"…

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How to get Pregnant fast: 5 Tips to boost your chances of Conception

The journey to pregnancy can be filled with excitement and a little anxiety. If you’re eager to start or expand your family, understanding how to increase your chances of getting…

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World Sickle Cell Day: Can We Talk About Genetic Testing?

It was 2AM and Yetunde was sitting in the passenger’s seat, her body leaning forward and backwards every few seconds. It was a Friday night in Lagos. Everyone else was…

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