How to Support Someone with a Chronic Illness: Supporting someone with a chronic illness can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. I know this firsthand because I’ve had the privilege of caring for a loved one through their journey with a long-term health condition. It taught me lessons about patience, resilience, and the power
All You Need to Know About Brain Cancer: The formation of abnormal cells inside the brain often result in a brain tumor. Brain tumors are of two types: benign tumors and malignant/cancerous tumors. This means that all brain tumors are not cancerous but only the malignant type. Malignant tumors are further divided by primary tumors
🎗️ Breast Cancer Symptoms: Early Warning Signs Every Woman Should Know in 2025 Updated: August 2025 | Reading time: 5 minutes | Medical Review: Board-certified oncologists ⚠️Critical Facts That Could Save Your Life Early detection saves lives. When breast cancer is caught in Stage I, the 5-year survival rate is 99%. However, 1
Early Warning Signs of HIV Infection: HIV is no longer a news, but most people still ignore the messages about getting tested to know their status. HIV is a virus that weakens the defence system of a person. (antibodies that fight against any infection invading your body). It can weaken the immune system to the
Colorectal cancer, long considered a scourge of the aged, has been steadily rising among young and middle-aged adults in the United States, new research shows. A recent study conducted by the American Cancer Society, using data from the National Center for Health Statistics, uncovered this worrying development and experts are urging an increase in awareness
Written by: Temitope Olanrewaju, Registered Nurse and Midwife, MSc Public Health | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaway: Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Almost all cases are caused by HPV, a common virus. Two things protect you: The HPV vaccine, ideally at age 11 or 12