Digestive & Liver Health
Acid Reflux (GERD): Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment
Acid reflux causes heartburn when stomach acid flows back up. Learn the triggers, simple changes that help, medicines,…
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Infectious Diseases
Meningitis: Symptoms, the Meningitis Belt and Vaccination
Meningitis can kill within hours. Learn the warning signs, why northern Nigeria has dry-season outbreaks, and how vaccines…
Women's & Family Health
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms and Treatment
PCOS is a common hormone condition causing irregular periods, excess hair and fertility problems. Learn the signs, diagnosis,…
Heart & Blood
Heart Attack: Warning Signs and What to Do
A heart attack is an emergency where every minute counts. Learn the warning signs, including less typical ones,…
Infectious Diseases
Yellow Fever: Symptoms, Vaccine and Travel Requirements
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne virus causing jaundice and bleeding. One vaccine dose protects for life. Learn the…
Infectious Diseases
Typhoid vs Malaria: How to Tell the Difference and Why Testing Matters
Typhoid and malaria both cause fever but need different treatment. Learn how symptoms differ, which tests to trust,…
Long-term Conditions
Prostate Enlargement (BPH): Symptoms and Treatment
An enlarged prostate is common in men over 50, causing weak flow and frequent urination. Learn the symptoms,…
Women's & Family Health
Pre-eclampsia: Symptoms, Risks and Treatment
Pre-eclampsia is high blood pressure in pregnancy that can harm mother and baby. Learn the warning signs, who…
Women's & Family Health
Genotype Compatibility: What Couples Should Know Before Marriage
Knowing your genotype before marriage shows your chance of having a child with sickle cell disease. Learn what…
Digestive & Liver Health
Food Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes and Home Care
Food poisoning causes vomiting and diarrhoea after eating contaminated food. Learn the common causes, how to rehydrate at…