Mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS
Chronic medical conditions

Mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS

Viola was born to a mother who had been a drug addict since her teenage years. She looked just like...
Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS
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Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency-deficiency Virus (HIV) is a global pandemic with millions of people affected...
Symptoms and Complications of HIV
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Symptoms and Complications of HIV

HIV is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. It remains the greatest public health concern res...
Dealing with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS
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Dealing with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS

HIV is an acronym; it represents a virus called the human immunodeficiency virus which attacks impor...
Worsening Asthma Symptoms
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Worsening Asthma Symptoms

Asthma is a disease of the airways, the pipes through which air passes into the lungs and out. In As...
Prediabetes: A warning before diabetes sets in
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Prediabetes: A warning before diabetes sets in

Prediabetes is a common wake-up call to take control of one’s long term health. Let’s learn from Has...
Who may have diabetes?
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Who may have diabetes?

“Mr. Bright, I can see your blood sugar levels are dropping now” Dr. John said. “Yes, Doctor. I’ve b...
Dialysis: What You Need to Know
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Dialysis: What You Need to Know

“I met Mr. John during the ward round today, and I discussed with him the next treatment plan; he wi...
Increased Rates of Kidney Failure in Nigeria
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Increased Rates of Kidney Failure in Nigeria

Have you ever imagined using a toilet without ever flush in it and yet it's in the same house? This...
Tips to building a healthier kidney function
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Tips to building a healthier kidney function

As humans, we often focus our health consciousness on body parts we can see or feel, and many times,...
Foods to avoid if you're diabetic
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Foods to avoid if you're diabetic

Diabetes, a slow killer that reduces the quality of life, is a serious health challenge in the world...
Diabetes and Blindness
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Diabetes and Blindness

Diabetes is a condition in which the body’s level of glucose (sugar) becomes too high and unhealthy....