Insulin and Diabetes – A Short Story
HN2021-06-25T16:30:09+00:00It was Monday morning, and as usual Doctor Emeka was looking dapper in his ward coat. He was about adjusting his glasses when a frantic knock at the door interrupted his
World AIDS Day: Sustaining the Efforts
HN2021-06-26T12:38:47+00:00World AIDS Day remains a time to reassess the efforts we are making in the fight against the virus. This year focuses on continually building resilient care services around the globe
World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Let’s Talk About Dementia
HN2021-06-29T23:21:07+00:00We were at the airport trying to board a flight back home to Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria. My dad has been missing for some days now and no one seemed to
Hemorrhoids: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
HN2021-06-30T22:30:21+00:00Hemorrhoids are blood vessels that are located in the muscles of the walls of the rectum and anus. They are located at the junction where small arteries merge into veins. Now,
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Children’s Health
HN2021-06-26T13:28:12+00:00Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a developmental disorder of brain cells that usually occurs in children. It is normal for kids to be hyperactive at times but some can be a
Hepatitis: Transmission, symptoms and prevention
HN2021-06-26T13:52:49+00:00Hepatitis is an inflammatory (swelling) disease of the liver mainly caused by viral infection and excessive alcohol intake. Viral hepatitis which is our focus here results from infection with any of
Epilepsy – Quick Facts You Should Know
HN2021-06-30T22:37:26+00:00In a world where there is a lot of misinformation about epilepsy, epileptic patients are stigmatized and are also denied some human rights. It is vital to know about the disease
Juvenile Arthritis: Types and Management
HN2021-06-26T14:05:25+00:00Juvenile arthritis is a kind of arthritis that occurs in children below 16 years and involves swelling of the synovium (a tissue that lines the walls of the joints). It is
Diabetes in its Various Forms: All Preventable?
HN2021-06-26T14:10:47+00:00Diabetes mellitus is a lifestyle disease. It can be easily prevented but has continued to be on the increase due to poor awareness leading to late detection. It is a chronic
Stomach Ulcer, what you need to know!!
HN2021-06-30T22:53:51+00:00Stomach ulcer also referred to as gastric ulcer are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. It is different from duodenal ulcer The stomach produces a strong acid