Every year, World Breastfeeding Week reminds the world of something health experts have said for decades: breastfeeding is one of…

If traditional remedies had celebrity status, bitter kola would probably top the list. For generations, Nigerians have credited the small…

Ask most Nigerians to name the world’s deadliest diseases, and you will probably hear malaria, HIV, cancer or diabetes. Hepatitis…

Not long ago,  weight loss usually meant making a promise to yourself. You joined a gym, downloaded another calorie-counting app,…

For many people around the world, the day starts with coffee. It is the drink that gets them through busy…

There is a reason sudden collapse often feels shocking. Heart emergencies can happen without much notice, but they are rarely…

For many Nigerians, sunscreen still feels like a product made for people living abroad. Some believe dark skin is naturally…

Nigeria has spent decades talking about sickle cell disease. Schools, churches, hospitals and public health campaigns have repeatedly encouraged people…

Every Nigerian family seems to have that one person who believes miracle leaf can fix almost anything. The recommendations usually…

For years, conversations about health in Nigeria have revolved around blood pressure, diabetes, malaria, and heart disease. Yet one of…

Not long ago, cortisol was one of those medical terms most people never thought about. Now, it seems impossible to…

Every year on May 17 on World Hypertension Day, the world pauses to reflect on one of the most widespread…