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BlogVitamins, Minerals, and Supplements – Should you be taking them?
Contrary to what many believe, research shows that vitamins and supplements that you take do not lower your risk of chronic diseases or make you healthy. They’re not the fountain of youth or the path...
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BlogHeart Attack and Stroke – When sudden death isn’t that sudden
Do you know that stroke and heart disease, have replaced malaria and tuberculosis on the list of 5 leading causes of death in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)? The two non-communicable diseases are now the leading causes...
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BlogYes, Let’s Say The “C” word – Cancer Prevention
World Cancer Day is Feb 4. People often talk about someone dying of cancer in hushed tones, as though saying the “C” word “cancer” out loud is to invite the disease into their own lives....
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BlogCervical health – More than cervical cancer prevention (part 2)
Sadly in many parts of Africa, a woman’s primary value comes from her ability to bear children. As a result, problems with the cervix not only have a significant impact on the reproductive life and...
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BlogCervical health – More than cervical cancer prevention
When the subject of cervical health comes up, cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix) is what springs to mind. However, other cervical health problems can hurt women throughout the childbearing years. The condition of the...
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Give yourself the gift of life – get a health screen today
Many women juggle multiple roles. Spouse, parent, homemaker, business owner or employee, caregiver to an aging parent, and financial support of relatives are some that come to mind. I’m sure you can add one or...
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BlogWhy You Shouldn’t Go On Another Diet
Is losing weight one of your 2018 New Year’s resolutions? Be honest – you won’t be alone. Gyms and parks worldwide (and the Lekki bridge in Lagos!) are full of people frantically exercising in January,...
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BlogBust the Festive Season Bulge
It’s the festive season, the time when we make merry, eat, and drink all in the name CHRISTMAS. BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! Santa’s fit for Christmas. He’s made significant changes to the menu so that he can...
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BlogGood news for HIV/AIDS in Africa
Good news on HIV/AIDS in Africa is scarce so when there is not one but two exciting reports on the prevention and treatment of the disease it’s notable and cause for optimism. In 2013 the...
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BlogHope for the child with the smiling eyes – musings on the 2017 Kano Initiative
A lifetime of serving the poor and marginalized did not prepare me for what my eyes and heart encountered at the Mother and Child malnutrition Initiative in Kano State. I’ve worked in Cambodia with survivors...
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