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Fever in children – to worry or not to worry?

Managing fever in children is one of the major concerns of parents and caregivers because of how often kids get fever.  Your child who has been feeling alright all day long suddenly wakes up at night with chills and shivers. You may not be sure on what to do next; Read more…

By Kids Naija, 1 yearDecember 11, 2021 ago
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Health

Vision problems in children and warning signs

Much attention is never paid to children’s vision problems, not until it gets pretty worse. Many people will rather caution a child for sitting too close to the tv than have the child go for a routine eye checkup.  But vision problems in children do exist, and they can even Read more…

By Kids Naija, 2 yearsOctober 7, 2021 ago
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7 Reasons why you should stop force-feeding children now

Just like the name itself, there’s nothing friendly or pleasant about force-feeding children, and this practice appears in different forms.  Sometimes, it can look as harmless as demanding that a child finishes everything on their plate. Other times, it takes the form of physically roughing up the child while the Read more…

By Kids Naija, 2 yearsOctober 3, 2021 ago
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Babies & Toddlers

How to cure jedi-jedi in babies and children

Is there a cure for jedi-jedi in babies and children? Everyone wants a cure, a treatment that works, but most parents often forget that no one treatment plan cures everything. Jedi-jedi is a Yoruba term that’s used to describe different health conditions both in children and adults. For adults, jedi-jedi Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 2 yearsAugust 17, 2021 ago
What Are The Signs Of Measles?
Babies & Toddlers

What Measles Look Like? Rash, Fever & Koplik’s Spots

“What are the signs of measles?” I asked myself again for the umpteenth time after examining my face in the mirror.  I had flat flaky rashes on my face that made me really uncomfortable because I thought it was measles. And I didn’t want to believe that I had escaped Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsJune 5, 2021 ago
Childhood Cancer FAQs
Health

Childhood Cancer FAQs 101: What Are The Facts?

Got questions about childhood cancer? Not to worry, others have the exact same questions as well, hence the need to treat these childhood cancer FAQS! PS: If you’ve got more questions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment or ring up your favourite neighbourhood doctor! What is cancer? How would you Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 2 yearsMarch 26, 2021 ago
late effects of cancer in children
Health

Cancer treatments 101: Effects of cancer in children

Outline: cancer treatments | chemotherapy | surgery | bone marrow | immunotherapy/radiotherapy | late effects of cancer | final note What are the effects of cancer in children? That’s just one out of the many questions running through your brain about childhood cancer. Can your child be able to live Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 2 yearsMarch 24, 2021 ago
Tales of Jedi-Jedi
Health

Tales Of Jedi-Jedi: What Really Is This Disease About?

As children, we were often discouraged from taking sweets, biscuits, and other yummies (frequently) by this strange word, jedi-jedi. We probably never knew what it meant, all we knew was that it was an enemy that prevented us from enjoying our goodies. I never heard my parents say it, but Read more…

By Guest Writer, 2 yearsFebruary 6, 2021 ago
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Health

Why Do Kids Get Cancer? How To Help A Child Battling With Cancer

Why do kids get cancer? Did you know that cancer is a leading cause of death in children between 0-19 years? Every year, roughly 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer. Yet, only 20% of these children get cured in low and middle-income countries. For low-income countries like Nigeria, certain factors Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsJanuary 25, 2021 ago
food allergies in babies
Babies & Toddlers

Food Allergy: How To Protect And Treat Food Allergies In Babies

There are tons of reasons why your baby might throw up on you after lunch, and food allergies in babies are just another reason. But how on earth are you supposed to know that it’s an allergy (which is a big deal) and not just a little tummy irritation? Simple, Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsJanuary 20, 2021 ago
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Poor Cognitive Function In Children: The Role Of Gestational Age

What is poor cognitive function and how does gestational age influence it? Children need all parts of their brain to function well. The cerebrum helps them learn, speak, and reason well, the cerebellum coordinates their balance, while the brainstem aids their digestion and sleep – to excel within and outside Read more…

By Asanga Patience, 2 yearsJanuary 8, 2021 ago
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Health

5 First Aid Mistakes That Might Actually Worsen Things

If first aid is the first treatment given to relieve a sick or injured person, then first aid mistakes are wrong practices that worsen the state of the person. However, some of the practices are quite harmless and do nothing to improve the condition. They work in the same way Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 2 yearsDecember 17, 2020 ago
somnambulism in children
Health

Somnambulism In Children: How To Help A Child That Sleepwalks

It is quite common for people to assume that the majority of sleepwalkers are adults, however, the reverse is the case. The majority of sleepwalkers are young children, especially those between the ages of 4 to 8.  Most times, somnambulism in children is not a big deal, moreover, it doesn’t Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsNovember 7, 2020 ago
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Why You Should Worry About Unhealthy Weight Gain In Children

Every year, the percentage of children who are overweight likely increases. Obesity is often viewed as an epidemic, just not the kind of raving epidemic that the COVID-19 is. Abnormal weight gain in children has debilitating health implications so, it is worth worrying about, that is, if you want your Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsSeptember 22, 2020 ago
What causes bad eyesight
Health

Common Eye Myths and The Truth

I live on planet Earth; hence, I’ve heard several ridiculous eye myths that can easily pass off as facts. Actually, they do. If you’re an Earthling, then you must keep on reading to truly know what causes bad eyesight. Don’t worry, your eyes will be fine and better by the Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsSeptember 18, 2020 ago
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Health

Do foods high in dietary cholesterol cause heart diseases?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ogaga-Oghene Akpughe <p style=”margin: 0in;”>When it comes to food labels and products, we are quick to watch out for dietary cholesterol and other foods high in dietary cholesterol. Even when we aren’t consciously on the lookout for them, food companies make sure we see and notice Read more…

By Naga Odigie, 3 yearsAugust 26, 2020 ago

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