Owodunni gives insights into power of parenting
Towards ensuring a sustainable environment for youths and parents, a modern author and business man who is also the founder…
Higher physical activity can save children from regular bouts of colds —Experts
With everyone back at school and spending more time inside, illnesses spread like wildfire. Some years are worse than others…
My son cannot father a child again, parents recount their plight with sickle cell disease
Mrs Idayat Akinwale is best described as a strong tower of refuge for Ruka, a 30-year-old mother of one living…
High blood pressure in women ‘more dangerous’ than in men —Experts
Millions of Nigerians with high blood pressure don’t know they have the condition. The “silent killer” raises the likelihood of…
Monotonous diet isn’t just boring; it’s dangerous
Children need the right foods at the right time to grow and develop to their full potential. Eating a variety…
Negative body image, body shaming during pregnancy harmful to mothers, babies
Many discomforts occur during pregnancy such as morning sickness, headaches and backaches, bladder and bowel changes, stretching marks, changes in…
Measles, malnutrition possible reasons for tuberculosis in children —Study
Lack of vaccination has led to millions of deaths previously worldwide due to diseases like measles, tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus,…
Does arguing while pregnant affect babies?
During pregnancy, partners sometimes feel anxiety, fear, frustration and anger. This can happen for several reasons, including stress, worry, pressure,…
How watermelon benefits women with morning sickness
It is common to experience morning sickness during pregnancy. This condition is generally harmless. While morning sickness can be quite…
Why workplace breastfeeding policy is best for mother, baby, society
More and more mothers are dropping the baby formula bottle and choosing to breastfeed instead as studies come out touting…
‘I was told my moinmoin wasn’t well-cooked because a menstruating woman made it’
The case was told of an eight-year-old girl that started menstruating, the family tagged her a witch and sent her…
TB: Pregnant women, unborn babies not exempted!
“When I was pregnant, I was coughing a lot, with blood in it. I was also experiencing headache and experiencing…
Eda not enough reason for infertility in couples —Experts
As the two women talked at the salon about infertility, it was obvious that the matter was one they were…
Why doctors advise against tickling babies
TICKLING may seem like a harmless and playful activity, especially when it comes to children. Adults find it enjoyable, tickling…
Why singing, chanting oriki, and storytelling are good for your baby —Experts
Music, dancing, and playing instruments have been an essential part of our culture for a long time. From the moment…
Menstrual hygiene important for prevention of infection, infertility
Mrs Ezinne Ibe recalls she started seeing her menses when she was 12 years old. She did not really know…
Shortsightedness: Why playing outside helps to curb poor sight in children
Parents that prefer to keep their children always indoors in their spare time rather than allow them to go out…
Asthma in children: What mothers need to know
Not many mothers are aware of asthma, at least that is the case with Mrs Helen Adeyemi, a trader at…
Why anxiety really isn’t good for pregnant women
By Sade Oguntola ANXIETY is one of the widespread health problems, especially during pregnancy. In pregnancy, it’s natural to…
What watching violent media contents does to your child —Experts
Over the last few decades, parents, teachers, legislators, and mental health professionals have wanted to understand the impact of television…
