For women facing HIV risk, PrEP offers protection through pregnancy, breastfeeding
For pregnant or breastfeeding women, the fear of contracting HIV can be particularly burdensome. There is concern not only about…
For women facing HIV risk, PrEP offers protection through pregnancy, breastfeeding
For pregnant or breastfeeding women, the fear of contracting HIV can be particularly burdensome. There is concern not only about…
Shingles doesn’t automatically mean HIV, says Anyachebelu
Dr Kennedy Anyachebelu, an independent consultant with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), has cautioned against linking shingles, popularly referred…
Women who regularly use eyelash extensions may get skin mites — Experts
Long, fluttering eyelashes may be fashionable, but experts are warning that the beauty trend could come with risks to eye…
Frequent bending at work may raise miscarriage risk —Study
Frequent bending and prolonged walking at work during early pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage, according to new research.…
When a child’s cough is more than ‘just catarrh’: Hidden danger of respiratory infections
For many Nigerian parents, a child with a cough, catarrh, or fever may not immediately trigger alarm. The first response…
Fibroids not always responsible for infertility — Prof Aimakhu
Many Nigerian women believe that fibroids can affect fertility, particularly when they are large, numerous, or located in parts of…
Breastfeeding more than child nutrition —Prof. Tabansi, PAN President
For generations, breastfeeding has been regarded primarily as the natural way to feed a newborn. But breast milk represents much…
Birth registration protects children from trafficking, child marriage
For Mr Raphael Chibundu, registering his four-month-old daughter was more than completing an official process. It was a step towards…
Why new mothers don’t need breast pump to breastfeed —Nutrition expert
For many first-time mothers, breastfeeding comes with anxiety, uncertainty, and an endless stream of advice — some helpful, others misleading.…
‘Families should not wait until delivery before searching for Hepatitis B immunoglobulin’
A consultant paediatrician at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Dr Ayobami Alabi, has stressed that routine vaccination, antenatal screening, and timely…
Menopause puts millions of Nigerian women at risk of osteoporosis —Gynaecologist
A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Taiwo Tsele, has warned that millions of Nigerian women face an increased risk of…
Disrupted rest linked to anxiety, pregnant women urged to prioritise sleep
The effect of pregnancy on sleep may be far less than dreamy. As a woman’s belly grows, frequent tossing and…
Why regular sex may ease menopause symptoms — Experts
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, but it does not necessarily signal the end of a healthy…
Newborn screening key to curbing sickle cell deaths, experts say
When Mrs Aderele Akanbi’s son’s doctor informed her that he would need to take penicillin from the age of three…
‘No breast will produce milk without suckling’ —UNICEF expert
A nutrition specialist with UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office, Oluniyi Oyedokun, has reiterated that successful breastfeeding is driven not by special…
Guava Juice, low-cost boost against anaemia in women, teenage Girls —Study
Guava juice, a simple fruit drink, could be a simple and affordable way to help reduce anaemia among women and…
Oyo records healthier pregnancies with prenatal multivitamins rollout
One thing is common among the women: the benefits of daily Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) far outweigh those of the…
Daily blood pressure checks following birth could protect women after common pregnancy issue
Checking blood pressure daily at home could reduce the risk of a future heart attack or stroke in new mothers…
Severe Malaria: When minutes mean life or death
In many parts of Nigeria, the rainy season brings a surge in malaria cases, especially among children. Year after year,…
