By Ijeoma Thomas-Odia How a songstress, Mrs. Osinachi Nwachukwu, whose hit song, “Ekweme” left many churchgoers and crusade attendees momentarily enraptured passed on tragically on April 8 this year, still leaves…

By our staff writer  Child sexual abuse also called child molestation is a form of abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Forms of child sexual abuse include engaging in sexual…

Congratulations! We've made it through our forties and fifties and are about to enter our golden years. The children are out of the home, and many of us are about…

By Sade Oguntola High blood pressure and high cholesterol are the most common conditions that can lead to stroke if ignored. The good news is that both conditions are treatable…

Many of us probably don’t know that a regular cup of coffee may be doing more than just providing early-morning pick-me-up. The issue of whether or not taking coffee has…

By Mariam Ileyemi Nigerian healthcare workers have expressed concern over the rising number of trained and professional medical practitioners who are leaving the country for improved working conditions and security…

By Silver Nwokoro In furtherance of its mission to transform healthcare outcomes in the country, Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has launched a WeNaija literary contest.  Titled ‘Righting our Story’,…

A staggering number of people have some form of liver damage – many of whom have no idea they are affected. Unfortunately, liver disease that is not diagnosed and addressed…

Health News for 19.10.22 The heart is a strong muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body via healthy blood vessels that act as channels connecting all parts of the…

The President of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Dr Victor Makanjuola., has blamed government for problems in the country’s health sector, just as he also appealed…