Infectious Diseases
Chikungunya: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne virus causing sudden fever and severe joint pain. Learn how it differs from malaria,…
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Digestive & Liver Health
Liver Cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Cirrhosis is permanent scarring of the liver. Learn the main causes, including hepatitis B and alcohol, the warning…
Infectious Diseases
Zika Virus: Symptoms, Pregnancy Risks and Prevention
Zika virus usually causes mild illness, but infection in pregnancy can cause birth defects. Learn the symptoms, risks…
Brain & Nerves
ALS (Motor Neurone Disease): Symptoms and Treatment
ALS (motor neurone disease) slowly damages the nerves that control muscles. Learn the early signs, how it is…
Infectious Diseases
Lassa Fever in Nigeria: Symptoms, Spread and Prevention
Lassa fever is a rat-borne viral illness common in Nigeria's dry season. Learn how it spreads, the early…
Infectious Diseases
Bird Flu (H5N1): Symptoms, Spread and Risk to People
Bird flu H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds but can infect people through close contact. Learn the…
Healthy Living
The Lymphatic System: What It Does and Common Problems
The lymphatic system drains fluid and helps fight infection. Learn how it works, why lymph nodes swell, and…
Lungs & Breathing
COPD: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
COPD is a long-term lung disease caused by smoking and cooking smoke. Learn the symptoms, how it is…
Infectious Diseases
Mpox (Monkeypox): Symptoms, Spread and Vaccine
Mpox causes a painful rash and spreads through close contact. Learn the symptoms, how it spreads, who should…
Long-term Conditions
Cataracts: Symptoms, Causes and Surgery
Cataracts cloud the lens of the eye and are a leading cause of blindness, yet surgery restores sight.…