Activity helps, but it is not cure for pre-eclampsia — Expert
Pregnant women often need to sit down frequently due to significant physical changes that increase fatigue, place pressure on the…
Endometriosis: Why severe period pain should never be ignored
Menstrual periods are often brushed off as a routine inconvenience — something women are expected to endure quietly. But for…
Parent’s gut feeling could save a child’s life —Experts
Serious illnesses in children and teenagers often start with very mild or unclear symptoms. At first, a child may just…
When severe pregnancy nausea makes women reconsider motherhood
Pregnancy does not always begin with glowing anticipation. For some women, it begins with a fight simply to get through…
Why you shouldn’t put food in a baby’s mouth while they are sleeping
As parents navigate the challenges of getting toddlers to sleep, many turn to bottle feeding before naps or bedtime as…
Ilera Eko: Cooperative health insurance shields Lagos mothers from hospital bills
Lagos State’s cooperative-based social health insurance model is rapidly expanding access to healthcare for informal sector workers and is emerging…
Epilepsy: Seizures are medical, not spiritual; early treatment is vital
Protecting the airway and allowing the seizure to run its course safely is far more effective than attempting to “bring…
Beyond mood swings: Psychiatrists say teen depression is often overlooked
The teenage years can be a confusing, intense, and emotionally demanding time. Between puberty, academic expectations, identity formation, peer relationships,…
Malaria may sound simple, but it kills children —Ademola, consultant paediatrician
A consultant paediatrician at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr Adebowale Ademola, has cautioned parents against underestimating malaria, describing…
FGM: Medical interventions can reclaim intimacy for couples —Experts
For Ronke Adekanmbi, a native of Ekiti State and a mother, the cyst from the female genital mutilation (FGM) makes…
Nigerian women cooking with firewood risk having children with low IQ — Expert
In an attempt to nourish their families, many women remain stuck in the age-old tradition of cooking over open-fire stoves,…
TB: When newborn cuddles turn deadly
For Mrs Titilayo Babalola, the news was terrifying. She had just been told that Esther, her two-month-old baby, had tuberculosis…
Simple ‘soup gardens’ can improve family health —Experts
Good nutrition begins at home, and one of the most sustainable ways to improve family health is by growing what…
Why Nigerian women must take breast cancer screening seriously now —Dr Idowu
Breast cancer is a formidable foe that impacts the lives of countless women worldwide. Early detection is paramount in the…
Extreme heat linked to lower literacy, numeracy skills in young children
Many mothers are conversant with their children, who, after playing for a while, come to say that they are thirsty…
Children called ‘drug addicts’ for using insulin, doctor reveals shocking bullying
Samad was diagnosed at six years; his teacher called his mother due to Samad always wanting to go and pee…
Folic acid, prenatal multivitamins, cut autism risk by 30 per cent — Study
Children born to women who took either folic acid or a daily multivitamin before or during pregnancy were less likely…
Heavy menstrual bleeding is not normal; it needs treatment — Experts
Heavy menstrual bleeding is more than an inconvenience in adolescents: it often leads to significant medical complications, in addition to…
The latest ‘feminist’ style statement with health consequences
Body modification, once relegated to the fringes of society, has evolved into a popular and accepted form of self-expression. Practices…
Clitoris ring: The latest ‘feminist’ style statement with health consequences
Body modification, once relegated to the fringes of society, has evolved into a popular and accepted form of self-expression. Practices…
