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Are you planning to get a tattoo? While you may be excited about it, there are some risk factors you have to know. Tattooing is commonly practised by people of nearly every race and country in the world. In fact,…
This edition is centred around Fibromyalgia, a disorder that amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood…
In this new year’s edition of the programme, we are drawing your attention to a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event like rape, chronic illness, death, and domestic abuse, among others. This is known as post-traumatic…
Globally, there is a regression in the progress of women’s rights protection, increased rates of domestic violence, and amplified poverty in women. Pregnancy and childbirth, compounded by gender inequalities, expose women and adolescent girls, especially, to sexual and reproductive health…
In this edition, we look at sustainable responses in the fight against HIV and AIDS, with the focus on African solutions, innovative financing mechanisms, and the essential role of human rights in addressing health challenges. This is a timely and…
On June 5, 1981, five cases of pneumonia due to a fungus, linked to a suppression of the immune system, were reported in five young people from Los Angeles. These cases are considered the first official registry of AIDS patients.…
Vaccination remains one of modern medicine’s most potent tools against infectious diseases, However, West and Central Africa have seen high rates of preventable deaths in children due to low childhood vaccination coverage. According to estimates, six million of the 18…
Stimulants are drugs that excite any bodily function and increase the activity of the brain and central nervous system. They are used for various reasons, including performance enhancement, medical benefits, and recreational purposes. Examples of stimulants include nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines,…
A stroke can happen as a result of a block or a bleed, that is when there is an obstruction in a blood vessel thus halting the flow of blood to the brain or when the vessel bursts due to…
Stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when there is an issue with blood flow to parts of your brain. It most commonly happens when blood vessels are blocked or because of bleeding in your brain. This causes the affected…
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve is responsible for sending visual information from your eye to your brain and is extremely vital for good vision. Glaucoma is usually caused when fluid…
In West Africa, we are plagued by many epidemics — from Cancer, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS to malaria— but the continent has also worked for decades to fight these threats. Now, promoting health and well-being is one of United Nation’s 17…
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