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Articles by Nini Iyizoba

11 Oct 2018
As a society, we have a very close relationship with sugar and sugary foods. Chances are, sugar is in most of our favourite foods.
20 Sep 2018
A while ago, a young lady came in for her usual annual medical checkup and it was discovered on abdominal ultrasound that she had an ovarian cyst in her left ovary.
5 Jul 2018
Recently, I had a known diabetic patient come into the clinic with complaints that were indicative of diabetic complications. On examination, it was noted that he had gained some more weight.
21 Jun 2018
Every other week in the last 12 months, there has been a report of suicide. Whenever you switch on the television, or go to a news website, or check social media; it is almost a trend. Last week, Kate Spade, an incredibly successful fashion designer in the United States committed suicide, and then, only a…
31 May 2018
As the Mental Health Awareness Month of May rounds up, increase in instances of anxiety, depression, and various other forms of mental illness have been brought to the forefront. There’s this theory that positive thinking and having a positive outlook on life enables people to cope better when dealing with stressful situations. It also reduces…
17 May 2018
Not too long ago, Nigeria celebrated the recent ban on the import and sale of cough syrup with codeine because of the high addiction rate and the dangerous health consequences associated with such addiction. This was a huge step in the right direction.
26 Apr 2018
Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy our sexuality throughout our lives. It is an important part of our physical and emotional health. The act of sex itself is a healthy bodily function and has been shown to promote better sleep habits, less stress and more happiness.
12 Apr 2018
A typical day for me goes like this: Wake up in the morning and drink a plastic bottle full of water because water is good for you. Next, I head to the gym...
15 Feb 2018
On Valentine’s Day, there is nothing men and women love more than being pampered with gifts. A perfect Valentine would usually start out with a bouquet of red roses...
1 Feb 2018
Usually, people never really talk about the pancreas. It takes a back seat compared to its other counterparts such as the liver, stomach and even the gallbladder. Perhaps, this has to do with the location of the pancreas, being tucked away so deep in the abdomen, it is almost forgotten. But don’t be deceived by…
18 Jan 2018
When some people hear, ‘know your numbers’ they immediately start thinking about their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), debit card PIN, or emergency contact numbers.
14 Dec 2017
The holiday season is here again and usually that means lots of celebrating with family and friends.