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BlogAntibiotic resistance – Your problem and mine (Part 2)
Do you realize that every time you use an antibiotic to treat a common cold or because your ”malaria” symptoms continue to linger, you contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance? Using antibiotics inappropriately, and...
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BlogAntibiotic resistance – Your problem and mine (Part 1)
Can you imagine a world without effective antibiotics to fight common infections? It’s not as far-fetched as you may think. In February 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a list of 12 bacteria, “superbugs”...
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BlogExpired Drugs – Are they safe or dangerous? PT.2
You’ve had a pounding headache all day. You finally give in and decide to take a painkiller, but when you look in your medicine cabinet you notice that the paracetamol has expired…six months ago! It’s...
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BlogExpired Drugs & Fake Drugs – At the mercy of unscrupulous pharmacies
Whether it’s a shocking news report of the death of a celebrity supposedly from taking expired drugs or a story you hear from someone about a family member or friend whose death also has links...
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BlogTyphoid Fever – No longer a minor problem in Africa
In Nigeria and other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, Typhoid is commonly the “fall-back” diagnosis of doctors for any diarrheal illness or, when a patient fails to respond to malaria treatment or appears to relapse after...
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BlogFive Ways To A Healthy Heart
Is Valentine’s Day a big deal for you? The bouquet of roses, the chocolates, heart signs everywhere…you love everything about the day. Perhaps you have a delightful surprise planned for your loved one – a...
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BlogHealth problems damaging to black people – what you can do
February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada; a time set aside to remember and celebrate important people, events, and achievements in African-American history. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness...
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BlogCervical health for lifetime
Problems with the cervix can have a major impact on the reproductive life and overall health of women regardless of age. Paying attention to your cervical health may save your life. The cervix is at...
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BlogCervical health is about more than just the cervix
People often think of cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix) when the subject of cervical health comes up, but there’s more to maintaining good cervical health than cancer prevention. The condition of the cervix can...
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BlogWhy You Shouldn’t Go On Another Diet
Is losing weight one of your 2017 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, who’ll...
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