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60 million Nigerians are living with mental illness

60 million Nigerians are living with mental illness

Nigeria is grappling with mental illness, which psychiatrists describe as a mental health catastrophe. More than 60 million citizens are…
The red wine heart health myth: What science actually says

The red wine heart health myth: What science actually says

The idea that red wine is “good for the heart” has been around for a long time, and many people…
Over 24 million Africans living with diabetes, WHO warns

Over 24 million Africans living with diabetes, WHO warns

In Abuja yesterday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the alarm that over 24 million adults aged between 20 and…
The real difference between being fit and being gym strong

The real difference between being fit and being gym strong

Gyming has become so popular in Nigeria that everyone wants to register. Just recently, someone tweeted that the gym is…
Is phone radiation enough to cause cancer?

Is phone radiation enough to cause cancer?

There was a time when people genuinely believed that phone radiation could cause all sorts of problems. Parents were sending…
Early signs you will end up blind

Early signs you will end up blind

The human eye works harder than we credit it. From waking up till you finally call it a night, it…
Kidney disease is on the rise. The cause is in a bowl around the corner

Kidney disease is on the rise. The cause is in a bowl around the corner

Check every corner in Nigeria, and there is always a woman nearby selling sachet alcohol. At this point, one can…
World Mental Health Day 2025: We’re All Just Trying to Hold It Together

World Mental Health Day 2025: We’re All Just Trying to Hold It Together

This year’s World Mental Health Day theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” hits close to…
Abusing painkillers can cause kidney problems

Abusing painkillers can cause kidney problems

Painkillers are part of everyday life for most Nigerians. A quick fix for a stubborn headache, a sore back after…
Neurodivergence and the need to reassess Nigeria’s work space environment

Neurodivergence and the need to reassess Nigeria’s work space environment

If there is one thing nobody talks about in a Nigerian office, it is neurodivergence. There is gossip about salaries,…
Hypertension kills 10 million annually, WHO warns

Hypertension kills 10 million annually, WHO warns

High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” is now one of the biggest threats to global health. The World…
One billion minds at risk: Where does Nigeria stand in WHO’s mental health warning?

One billion minds at risk: Where does Nigeria stand in WHO’s mental health warning?

If you strolled through Balogun Market in Lagos or sat in traffic along Abuja’s Airport Road, you’d notice the noise,…
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