What is Polio?
Infections

What is Polio?

Polio is a debilitating disease caused by the poliovirus, which attacks the brain and nerves; it cau...
New approach to polio vaccine creates a buzz
Misc

New approach to polio vaccine creates a buzz

Polio is a devastating illness that paralyzes the legs and/or arms of victims. This infection has be...
Immune Cells for Rare, Polio-Like Disease Identified
Misc

Immune Cells for Rare, Polio-Like Disease Identified

Researchers have identified antibodies to a respiratory virus that causes a rare polio-like disease...
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...
The Link Between Nutrition, A Healthy Brain And The Smart Kid On The Block.
Misc

The Link Between Nutrition, A Healthy Brain And The Smart Kid On The Block.

‘How old is she?’ A lady asked another as she struggled to keep her own restless toddler still by pa...
CHILDHOOD NUTRITION: WHAT CHILDREN NEED TO GROW HEALTHY
Lifestyle and Wellness

CHILDHOOD NUTRITION: WHAT CHILDREN NEED TO GROW HEALTHY

Tunde’s mother is worried about her son. He is not growing as children his age or his older siblings...
Acute Malnutrition can be treated at a Much Lower Cost
Misc

Acute Malnutrition can be treated at a Much Lower Cost

Researchers have found a new streamlined approach to treating acute malnutrition that is as effectiv...
Malaria in Children
Infections

Malaria in Children

As a child, Titi loved to play outside. She would run around the field and play with the other child...
FORMULA VERSUS BREASTMILK: Pros and Cons
Maternal Health

FORMULA VERSUS BREASTMILK: Pros and Cons

Many expectant parents struggle with having to decide between breast milk and formula. For some wome...
How Breastfeeding Prevents Infections in Newborns
Maternal Health

How Breastfeeding Prevents Infections in Newborns

Tayo is at her second antenatal visit. During her consultation with the doctor, she asked which form...
Breastfeeding the Right Way
Maternal Health

Breastfeeding the Right Way

Breastfeeding, also known as nursing involves giving breastmilk to a child. This can be done directl...
Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of heart disease
Maternal Health

Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of heart disease

Breastfeeding is associated with a long list of health benefits to the mother, including lower risk...