When you track your blood sugar daily, you give yourself a powerful tool to take control of your health. Whether you are managing diabetes, prediabetes, or simply aiming for a…
If you’ve been wondering why to track blood pressure at home, the answer is simple: it saves lives, improves treatment results, and gives you absolute control over your health every…
The rainy season in Nigeria, which typically spans from April to October, brings relief from the heat, but it also increases the spread of deadly water- and vector-borne diseases. Flooded…
Uterine fibroids, medically known as uterine leiomyomas, are a significant health concern for women worldwide, but they disproportionately affect Nigerian women due to genetic, cultural, and healthcare access factors. While…
Stomach and duodenal ulcers are painful sores in the digestive lining that affect many Nigerians today, often due to stress, poor diet, overuse of painkillers like NSAIDs, or Helicobacter pylori…
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, but for many Nigerian women, it comes with numerous challenges. A healthy pregnancy isn't just about avoiding complications; it's about ensuring physical, mental, and emotional…
Manka, a 54-year-old mason living with his three wives and 12 children in a one-room apartment in suburban Lagos, recently lost his 23-year-old wife to complications from prolonged labour. She…
Managing diabetes does not mean giving up on your beloved Nigerian dishes. On the contrary, the right local foods—chosen and prepared wisely—can stabilize blood sugar levels, support healthy weight, and…
Malaria remains one of Nigeria’s most pressing public health issues. According to the World Health Organization, Nigeria accounted for 27% of global malaria cases and 32% of global malaria deaths…
Every day, Nigerians lose loved ones to heart attacks—a silent killer that often strikes with little warning. Once considered rare, heart attacks are now a growing threat, driven by the…