What Honesty Means in a RelationshipWhen we think of honesty in relationships, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the fact that one shouldn’t lie to or cheat on one’s partner. While that’s definitely important, honesty can also take other dimensions in relationships.Being your authentic self with your partner and speaking your truth can sometimes be easier said than done. It typically only occurs when people feel safe enough to be vulnerable with their partners, says Dr. Romanoff. “Since honesty carries the risk of creating discomfort and conflict, one has to have faith that the relationship is strong enough to handle it…
Author: Bolaji Ajayi
What is glaucoma?Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive eye disease caused by damage to the optic nerve, which leads to visual field loss. One of the major risk factors is eye pressure. An abnormality in the eye’s drainage system can cause fluid to build up, leading to excessive pressure that causes damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the retina with the brain. This damage leads to loss of eyesight.The vision loss starts out in the edges of the visual field and slowly impacts the central vision. It takes months to years…
Understanding the different classifications of family values and the fact that so many subcategories can fall under these categories can be less confusing when attempting to figure out precisely what the primary family values are. Some of the most common that people (and children) associate with traditional family values include:1. Mutual respectOne of the most important values that children need to be taught is to respect elders. That’s not only true of their parents but, most importantly, the aged community. The idea is to lead by example. Generally, they will follow the same guidelines when you give them respect.2. Instilling honestyOne…
The World Health Organization, WHO, said Monday that its experts had recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, R21/Matrix-M. It was developed by Britain’s Oxford University.The UN’s health agency on Monday recommended the additional malaria vaccine for children. It could save hundreds of thousands of lives by plugging a huge supply and demand gap.Nearly half a million children in the African region die every year from the disease, which is caused by a parasite carried by mosquitoes.“As a malaria researcher, I used to dream of the day we would have a safe and effective vaccine against malaria.“Now we have two,” said…
As the campaign for the six-month exclusive breastfeeding continues, some young Kaduna parents who have practised it have described it as the best gift parents can give to children they love due to its multidimensional benefits.The Kaduna State Government in 2019 approved six-month paid maternity leave for reproductive-age women in its employment to enable them to have ample time to practice exclusive breastfeeding, the attention is now shifting to the private sector and other institutions operating in the State to key into the development.In recent times, development partners working around maternal and infant nutrition including Alive and Thrive (AT), Civil…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked a news publication in an online media alleging non-establishment of testing laboratory for food fortification.A statement by NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, in Abuja on Monday stated that the attention of the agency was drawn to the Sept. 30 publication by “Flowerbud NEWS” in respect of the subject matter.Akintola stated that the publication claimed that this assertion was made by The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) in collaboration with the Civil Society Legislative Advisory Centre (CSLAC) and eHealth.The resident media consultant however debunked the position…
Medical experts have described appendicitis as one of the leading causes of surgical emergency admission in most hospitals, warning that delayed appendicectomy, may lead to ruptured appendicitis complications, which can cause infections and even death.According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, appendicectomy is a medical term used for the surgical removal of an infected appendix – a finger-shaped pouch that sticks out from the colon on the lower right side of the belly, also called the abdomen.It also defines appendicitis as a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed, filled with pus and causes pain near the belly button, which then moves…
After 63 years of independence, Nigeria is still grappling with basic health services challenges such as out-of-pocket payment, non-functional PHCs, and poor health budgets among others.Certainly, Nigeria’s healthcare is not where it should be at 63. What exactly should the President Bola Tinubu administration do to revive and reposition the health sector? In this interview, the President of the World Medical Association, WMA, Dr Osahon Enabulele, and former president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, Pharm Olumide Akintayo examine the fortunes of the nation’s health sector at 63, while procuring a way forward. Excerpts:Presidency should show greater commitment, lead…
OverviewTuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria.Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings. This can put tiny droplets with the germs into the air. Another person can then breathe in the droplets, and the germs enter the lungs.Tuberculosis spreads easily where people gather in crowds or where people live in crowded conditions. People with HIV/AIDS and other people with weakened immune systems have a higher risk of catching tuberculosis than people with typical immune systems.Drugs called antibiotics can treat tuberculosis.…
What Are Cereals?Cereals are processed grains from which the inedible parts are removed and some of these are broken into small pieces. Cereals are rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, protein, minerals, and many other nutrients. The term cereal was derived from Ceres, who is the Roman goddess of agriculture. Today, cereal food is one of the most sought breakfast cereal options across the world since it can be quickly prepared and has high nutritional value. Many ingredients such as milk, grains, sugar, fruits, mixed nuts and berries are used to enrich the cereal. If you want to choose only the healthiest types of cereals, you have to…