A midlife crisis may raise dementia risk, experts warn
RESEARCHERS found women who were happy and had high self-esteem in their 50s were less likely to develop the memory-robbing…
Pregnant women should be induced at 41 weeks to cut the risk of their baby dying —Study
PREGNANT women should be induced at 41 weeks to cut the risk of their baby dying, research suggests. The findings…
What eating disorder in pregnancy might lead to — Experts
PREGNANT women battling eating disorders are up to 70 per cent more likely to have premature babies, research suggests. Data…
I breastfeed continuously for three and a half years
It is common to hear women being told not to breast feed when pregnant. The thinking is that doing so…
How worm infestion affects children’s IQ
What can you do to make your kids smarter? Keeping them healthy might help. In this report by Sade Oguntola,…
Avoid picky eating, it can make your child blind
Junk food increases the risk of poor cardiovascular health, obesity and cancer. In this report by Sade Oguntola, experts warn…
Even cats, dogs can transmit ringworm to your child!
Babies and children are more likely to get ringworm because they are more often in close contact with others and…
Why fibroid may not hurt your pregnancy —Experts
For women who are considering becoming pregnant and with growing fibroids in their womb, it does not negatively interfere during…
Where does your baby sleep?
SADE OGUNTOLA, in this piece, examines the risks and benefits of mothers co-sleeping with their babies and the positions of…
Why pregnant women must avoid unprescribed medications —Dr Adebiyi
Dr Adewole Adebiyi is a consultant cardiologist with University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State. In this interview by YINKA…
Woman, if you smell bad, quickly see a doctor—Experts
For decades, the stigma surrounding periods has been convincing women that they need to take extra measures to stay fresh…
Why many couples have difficulties having babies years after marriage –Dr Adeyanju
Dr Ayodeji Adeyanju is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State. In this interview…
Excessive intake of coffee not safe in pregnancy —Experts
Caffeine has been shown to affect mood, stamina, the cerebral vascular system, and gastric and colonic activity. But experts say…
Getting back into shape after pregnancy
THE Internet age today thrives on setting the acceptable standards for everything, from what we eat to how we should…
I couldn’t go to school of my choice due to sickle cell disorder —Grey Emuze
Greg Emuze is an engaging personality and holds some very strong views when it comes to Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD).…
Even a cup of palm wine can affect your baby’s brain!
Physicians and researchers have been warning about the hazards of alcohol use during pregnancy for decades. In this report by…
Why kissing babies on the lips is dangerous —Experts
Not many people can resist the allure of kissing chubby baby cheeks. But, in this report by Sade Oguntola, experts…
Is abortion a family planning method?
MRS Deborah Haruna (not real name), a mother of two, found out that she was pregnant a few weeks after…
Diet high in fruit and vegetables may protect against pre-eclampsia
Pregnant women who eat a fibre-rich diet may be less at risk of pre-eclampsia, research suggests. Gut bacteria produce nutrients…
Open defecation may affect your child’s height — Experts
Diarrhoea disease, often due to poor sanitation, is another leading cause of stunting. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts…
