Health

By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Headaches are no stranger to most of us. But imagine this: out of nowhere, a piercing bolt of pain stabs through your forehead, around your eyes, or along the sides of your head. It’s sudden. It’s sharp.…
Read More...

By Saidu Abubakar Ahmadu Bello University has secured a grant of five million Euros (€5 million) to develop an AI-powered microscope for diagnosing parasitic diseases, including African trypanosomiasis, malaria, leishmaniasis, and…
Read More...

By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Food is consumed to nourish and revitalise the body. However, not all meals serve this purpose, as some cause serious harm. While food connects cultures and fuels life, it can also be a vessel for harmful…
Read More...

By Adaobi Rhema OguejioforThe arrival of a new baby is supposed to be the happiest time in a parent's life, but this is not always the case. The birth of a baby can start a variety of powerful emotions, ranging from excitement and joy…
Read More...

By Adaobi Rhema OguejioforGallbladder cancer is a rare kind of cancer that involves the growth of cancer cells in the tissue of the gallbladder. In the human body, the gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the…
Read More...

By Adaobi Rhema OguejioforIsn’t it dreadful how a simple cut or bruise from a nail can result in a grave disease that can lead to untimely death? Tetanus, a life-threatening bacterial disease, remains a significant public health…
Read More...

By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor In Africa, rats are very common mammals that roam about almost everywhere. It is not uncommon to spot a rat in homes, schools, on the streets, hospitals and even places of worship. They have almost become…
Read More...

By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor When certain germs such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi attack the human body, the immune system responds differently depending on the severity of the infection. In extreme cases, the body’s reaction can…
Read More...

Ahmad Aliyu, a 25-year-old Chemical Engineering student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, had his life turned upside down when he contracted typhoid fever some years back. The illness led to a series of devastating complications,…
Read More...

By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Over the years, onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, a parasitic disease transmitted by infected black flies has remained a major public health concern in Nigeria, significantly impacting…
Read More...