Wards without doctors
For the umpteenth time, doctors in hospitals nationwide have downed tools. Woman Editor, TEMITOPE DAVID-ADEGBOYE, examines the impact on patients
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What’s your tattoo’s worth…healthwise?
If you are considering inking a tattoo, you might want to think twice after reading experts’ opinion on the adverse effect of tattoos, writes...
Dark side of skin lightening
The growing trend of skin-lightening in parts of the world, especially in Africa, is now a source of worry to health experts. Woman Editor,...
Coping with breast cancer: Hilda Egboh’s story
As far as Hilda Egboh knows, no one has ever been diagnosed with cancer in her family. But two years ago, she was diagnosed...
Options for treating diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus is set to increase worldwide without appropriate prevention strategies. Woman Editor, TEMITOPE DAVID-ADEGBOYE, writes on the efficacy of herbs and nutrition as...
What is halitosis?
My fiance has bad breath. I was discussing with a colleague who said it is called halitosis. Please, what on earth is halitosis?
It is...
Treatment of bleeding gum and plaque
I am a 24 years old male suffering from bleeding gum. I brush twice daily. Now, some plaque is also present at the back...
HPV: The girls’ date with mum
Last week, two NGOs teamed up to enlighten girls and their mothers on the deadly HPV. Reporter, REGINA WHENU, who was at the event,...
For love of your kidney, let agbo be
More Nigerians are imbibing the habit of taking local brew, otherwise known as agbo, for various ailments. Woman Editor, TEMITOPE DAVID-ADEGBOYE, writes that despite...
Rheumatic arthritis: Age-insensitive disorder
Rheumatoid arthritis is usually associated with people over 40. However, Woman Editor, TEMITOPE DAVID-ADEGBOYE, writes that it can occur at any age and is...
