Ramadan iftars mark the end of fasting. When the sun goes down, families and friends typically gather around a table of lavish feasts. While iftars are an enjoyable experience, they can be daunting for people trying to maintain good eating habits during this holy...

An open heart surgery is a major operation performed on the muscles, valves or arteries of the heart. ‘Open heart surgery’ typically refers to the fact that the chest is cut open, however; minimally invasive surgeries (with and without the use of robotics) are now...

Saving lives requires collaborations between many different stakeholders/groups of people. Learn about some of the stakeholders that all have to work together to create our happy endings for patients in this article.  Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA): As you...

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that is transmitted through air droplets of other humans. Although it affects both adults and children, it is more common in children. Despite the availability of vaccination and the vast reduction in the number of...

Back pain is a common problem that can affect almost anyone regardless of age and gender. Surprisingly, it has been shown to be one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and one of the popular reasons for absenteeism in the workplace (Mayo Clinics).   Often...

This is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder caused by functional defects and characterized by abdominal pain and change in bowel habits. It affects about 26-33% of the Nigerian population, about 17% of the UK population and about 14% of the population. It is more...