Measles is one of the most infectious contagious diseases worldwide and it remains one of the leading causes of childhood mortality especially in areas with low rates of vaccination. The reason why it is so contagious is that it is airborne and spreads via tiny liquid particles that get flung into the air when someone […]

Conjunctivitis, popularly known as Apollo in Nigeria, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the superficial layer of the white part of the eyeball. Conjunctivitis is commonly caused by a viral infection, or less commonly, a bacterial infection. It can also be caused by an allergic reaction to certain allergens such as Dust Mites […]

You ever had one of those nights where you just couldn’t seem to fall asleep? While that happens to everyone, once in a while, people with insomnia have to deal with these symptoms night after night. Some people with insomnia have trouble falling asleep, whereas others wakeup throughout the night and struggle to fall back […]

What causes typhoid fever?Typhoid fever is caused by an infection with a gram-negative bacterium called Salmonella typhi or a related bacteria; Salmonella paratyphi which has different subtypes (A, B or C). Both of these bacteria cause slightly different, but we generally call infection by both of these typhoid fever.These bacteria are ingested orally, survive in […]

Jaundice involves someone taking on yellow pigments, specifically in the skin and eyes. The yellowing pigment is caused by a compound called bilirubin; a component of bile and the main cause of bruises being yellow, and after its metabolism, the yellowness of urine and brownness of feces. Causes of Jaundice:When red blood cells breakdown naturally […]

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps in the fight against rapid ageing and diseases. It supports new tissue growth, is essential for healthy connective tissue in the body, and promotes healthy skin. It improves iron absorption.Vitamin C is an essential vitamin. Which means your body does not produce it, you have to eat […]

The natural crystalline lens in the human eye is transparent & colourless. Cataract is the clouding of the natural lens & it can affect ones vision and quality of life. It can affect vision during driving, reading, watching TV, and even the view of your loved ones. What causes cataracts? Ageing is by far the […]