Health
Are Nigerians getting enough sleep?
March 24, 2026
Are Nigerians getting enough sleep?
Sleep for many Nigerians has started competing with survival. One could even argue that it is gradually becoming a luxury.…
Nigerians urged to stay hydrated amid rising temperatures
March 17, 2026
Nigerians urged to stay hydrated amid rising temperatures
Recent weeks have seen unusually rising temperatures across several Nigerian cities, raising concerns about dehydration and heat‑related illness. The Nigerian…
Nigeria receives long-acting HIV prevention injection
March 12, 2026
Nigeria receives long-acting HIV prevention injection
Nigeria has received a new HIV prevention injection that health authorities say could strengthen efforts to reduce new infections and…
Hypo bleach stunt trend sparks health warnings
March 10, 2026
Hypo bleach stunt trend sparks health warnings
In recent weeks, viral videos appearing to show Nigerian influencers drinking a bleaching product known as Hypo have sparked widespread…
BBL: Is the extra lift worth the associated risk?
March 6, 2026
BBL: Is the extra lift worth the associated risk?
Scroll through Instagram or TikTok in Nigeria today, and one trend is difficult to miss among many women. Perfectly sculpted…
Ramadan and Lent: How to stay healthy while fasting
February 25, 2026
Ramadan and Lent: How to stay healthy while fasting
Right now across Nigeria, people are fasting in very different ways. For Muslims observing Ramadan, the day starts before sunrise…
Ramadan, Lent, and the surprising physiology of faith-driven fasting
February 19, 2026
Ramadan, Lent, and the surprising physiology of faith-driven fasting
Every year, millions of Nigerians willingly sign up to be hungry, not because there is no food but because faith…
The functional depression trend
February 17, 2026
The functional depression trend
It was a usual day for Timi when he went for his regular hospital check-up. What his doctor told him,…
Pharmacists push for role in routine immunisation to reach zero-dose children
February 10, 2026
Pharmacists push for role in routine immunisation to reach zero-dose children
As Nigeria struggles with millions of children missing out on life-saving vaccines, pharmacists are calling for a shift in how…
Snakebite first aid every Nigerian should know
February 3, 2026
Snakebite first aid every Nigerian should know
The recent death of rising Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene from a snakebite has stirred grief, fear, and anger across the…
5 health benefits of Jackfruit
January 29, 2026
5 health benefits of Jackfruit
Jackfruit, strange to many, especially those in the city, but very common in the eastern parts of Nigeria, is a…
When back pain drives Nigerians to Chiropractors
December 2, 2025
When back pain drives Nigerians to Chiropractors
In Nigeria, musculoskeletal disorders are becoming a widespread urban health concern, so much so that chiropractors are popping up everywhere.…