Brain & Nerves
Stroke: Warning Signs, Causes and Recovery
A stroke is a medical emergency where every minute counts. Learn the FAST warning signs, causes and risk…
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Infectious Diseases
Hepatitis B: Symptoms, Testing, Vaccine and Treatment
Hepatitis B is a common liver infection in Nigeria that often has no symptoms. Learn how it spreads,…
Brain & Nerves
Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Signs, Stages and Care
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Learn the early signs, how it differs from normal…
Long-term Conditions
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid): Symptoms and Treatment
An underactive thyroid slows the body down, causing tiredness, weight gain and feeling cold. Learn the causes, blood…
Heart & Blood
High Cholesterol: Causes, Tests and How to Lower It
High cholesterol has no symptoms but raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Learn what the numbers…
Infectious Diseases
Strep Throat: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Strep throat is a bacterial throat infection treated with antibiotics to prevent rheumatic heart disease. Learn how it…
Skin Conditions
Warts: Causes, Types and Treatment
Warts are small skin growths caused by HPV. Most are harmless and go away on their own. Learn…
Healthy Living
Health Wearables: What Fitness Trackers Can and Cannot Tell You
Smartwatches and fitness trackers can motivate healthy habits and flag some heart rhythm problems. Learn what they measure…
Lungs & Breathing
Snoring and Sleep Apnoea: Causes and Treatment
Snoring is common and often harmless, but loud snoring with pauses in breathing can mean sleep apnoea. Learn…
Long-term Conditions
Diabetes: Types, Symptoms and Management
Diabetes causes high blood sugar that damages the heart, kidneys, eyes and feet. Learn the types, warning signs,…