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What does Science say about your health?

Women’s Health

Breast & Cervical Cancer – Leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women.
Reproductive Health Issues – PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, infertility.
Maternal Health Complications – Pregnancy-related risks, postpartum depression.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) – More common due to anatomy.
Osteoporosis – Higher risk post-menopause due to estrogen decline.
Heart Disease – Often presents with atypical symptoms compared to men.
Mental Health – Depression, anxiety, postpartum depression.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – HIV, HPV, chlamydia, syphilis

Men’s Health

Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death.
Diabetes – High prevalence, often undiagnosed until advanced.
Prostate Cancer – 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed.
Testicular Cancer – Most common in men aged 15–35.
Skin Cancer – Higher rates due to lower sunscreen use.
Liver Disease – Linked to alcohol consumption.
Respiratory Illness – COPD, lung cancer (often smoking-related).
Mental Health – Depression, suicide risk, often underreported.

Elderly Care

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) – Affects over 60% of older adults.
High Cholesterol – Increases risk of heart disease.
Arthritis – Joint pain and stiffness, affecting mobility.
Diabetes – Common in older adults, linked to obesity.
Cancer – Higher prevalence with age.
Heart Disease – Major cause of mortality in seniors.
COPD & Asthma – Chronic respiratory conditions.
Depression – Often overlooked but prevalent.
Cognitive Decline – Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease.
Frailty & Falls – Geriatric syndromes including urinary incontinence, delirium, pressure ulcers.

Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer
by Simon Eze
August 26, 2020
What Are These Cancers? Breast cancer and cervical cancer are responsible for more cancer deaths in Nigerian women than any other type of cancer. Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast tissue begin to grow and multiply abnormally. Left unchecked, these cells can form a lump, spread to nearby lymph nodes, and eventually travel… Read more: Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer
Reproductive Health — PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids & Infertility
by Jesse Igbokwe
September 24, 2020
The Bigger Picture Reproductive health conditions are among the most common reasons women suffer in silence. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and infertility affect millions of women — many of whom spend years not knowing what is wrong with them. These conditions are not rare, they are not imagined, and they are not… Read more: Reproductive Health — PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids & Infertility
Pregnancy Complications and Postpartum Depression
by Jesse Igbokwe
October 31, 2020
The Stakes Are High Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. For every 100,000 live births, more than 500 Nigerian mothers die — a figure that is more than 100 times higher than the rate in most European countries. The vast majority of these deaths are preventable. They occur because… Read more: Pregnancy Complications and Postpartum Depression
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
by Jesse Igbokwe
November 24, 2020
What Is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection, commonly called a UTI, is an infection of any part of the urinary system — the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body), the bladder, or the kidneys. The vast majority of UTIs affect the bladder and urethra — this is called… Read more: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)