Uterine Fibroids and Fertility: What Every Woman Should Know
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the muscle of the womb, and they are very common. By the age of 50, most women […]
PCOS and Getting Pregnant: Proven Steps That Help You Conceive
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects roughly one in ten women of reproductive age, and the World Health Organization estimates that up to […]
Thyroid Function Test Results: What TSH, T3 and T4 Really Mean
You have collected your laboratory report, and it is full of abbreviations, numbers and arrows. Thyroid function test results are among the […]
Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy: Risks, Tests and Safe Treatment
The thyroid is a small gland in the neck, but during pregnancy it carries a heavy load. For the first three months, […]
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: How to Get It Right Every Time
High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it rarely causes symptoms until it has damaged the heart, brain or kidneys. […]
Warning Signs of Stroke: Act FAST and Save a Life
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off, or when a blood vessel in the brain […]
Low Blood Sugar Symptoms: Warning Signs and What to Do Fast
Most conversations about diabetes focus on high blood sugar. Yet for people who use insulin or certain tablets, the more immediate danger […]
Diabetic Foot Care Tips: 8 Daily Habits That Protect Your Feet
A small blister on the foot can cost a person with diabetes a leg. Researchers estimate that as many as one in […]
Coping With Panic Attacks: 6 Steps That Calm Your Body Fast
Your heart pounds, your chest tightens and you are suddenly sure that something terrible is about to happen. Many people who rush […]
Signs of Postpartum Depression Every New Mother Should Know
A new baby is expected to bring joy, so many mothers hide how they really feel. Yet studies in Nigeria have found […]
Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: 7 Practical Tips for Patients
Chemotherapy saves lives, but it also affects healthy cells, and that is where side effects come from. The good news is that […]
Cervical Cancer Screening Tests: A Clear Guide for Nigerian Women
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Nigerian women, with about 14,000 new cases and more than 7,000 deaths recorded […]