Chronic medical conditions

Habits That Hurt Your Liver

The liver is the largest solid internal organ in the human body and has a myriad of functions, inclu...
Chronic medical conditions

Diabetes and Blindness

Diabetes is a condition in which the body’s level of glucose (sugar) becomes too high and unhealthy....
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Asthma: Tips to Preventing Attacks

“Where have you been, Chima?” Nedu asks his friend. Chima and Nedu have been friends for over 10 ye...
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Relationship between Sickle Cell Anaemia and Malaria

Sickle cell disease is common among Africans, particularly in sub-saharan Africa and Nigeria. The di...
Alcohol and your Kidneys
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Alcohol and your Kidneys

It was a beautiful day, and everything was going as planned for the family of five. The eldest daugh...
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AIDS and Tuberculosis

Ngozi coughed as she walked into the hospital, feeling weak and dizzy. She had lost a lot of weight...
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Daily Habits That Boost Your Kidney Health

As humans, we often focus our health consciousness on body parts we can see or feel, and many times,...
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Stones" in the Kidney: Causes and Symptoms

Are you having recurrent pain in the side of your tummy or groin? Do you have fever, chills and feel...
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HEY THERE! HOW’S YOUR A1C?

Do you know what your blood sugar has been lately? If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood sugar, b...
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High Blood Pressure is More Common Than You Think

“How can I have high blood pressure, doctor? I am only 26 years old!” Musa asked through teary eyes....
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Salt and High Blood Pressure

Pelumi, a 55-year-old mother of two, was in the middle of her morning yoga routine when she suddenly...
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Diabetes and your Kidneys

Mrs. Akere had been living with diabetes for over ten years. She always had diligently managed her b...