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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Skin tags? Ear pits? Dimples? Birthmarks? That’s 4 body phenomena plus the almighty Hollywood frenzy sugar rush in kids? Young children are very curious and ask the most random questions ever. They do more than just ask random questions; they also have the most hilarious ideas, especially on these 4 Read more…