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5 Overlooked Fibroid Symptoms (And Why Sitting Can Make Them Worse)

March 10, 2026 / Education, Healthcare, Women and Girls / Emmanuel J. Osemota

Uterine fibroids are a common problem for women aged 30 to 50. Between 70-80% of women will develop fibroids at some point in their lives, most without even realising it. They’re nothing to worry about. Fibroids are almost always noncancerous. But they can still cause heavier periods and pelvic discomfort. The exact cause of fibroids isn’t fully understood. However, recent research suggests it has something to do with sitting. Sitting for six hours

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Childhood Obesity Crisis: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment

October 15, 2025 / Education, Healthcare / Emmanuel J. Osemota

Childhood obesity is one of the most pressing global public health challenges of the 21st century. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2020, and the numbers continue to rise (WHO, 2020). This condition has far-reaching consequences, predisposing children to chronic illnesses,

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Postpartum Depression: What Every Mother Should Know

September 21, 2025 / Education, Healthcare, Women and Girls / Emmanuel J. Osemota

Motherhood is often described as a joyful and transformative experience, but for many women, it also comes with unexpected emotional challenges. One of the most significant yet under-discussed conditions in maternal health is postpartum depression (PPD). This mental health disorder affects not only mothers but also infants, families, and communities worldwide. According to the World

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Feeling Sluggish? You may be toxic!

March 4, 2023 / Education / Emmanuel J. Osemota

Is your energy zapped? Do you feel like everyone is getting on your very last nerve? Are you noticing unexplained bad breath and body odor? If so, then you, my friend, may be in need of detoxification. Yes, detoxification! Now, before you tell me you only have an occasional glass of wine or sip on

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While ChatGPT Can Write Medical Articles, It Will Not Replace Medical Professionals (written by ChatGPT)

February 4, 2023 / Education / EOF

As technology continues to evolve, it’s natural for people to wonder about the impact it will have on various industries. One industry that has been affected in recent years is healthcare, particularly in the area of medical writing. Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms like ChatGPT have become increasingly sophisticated, making it possible for them

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Gender Discrimination

November 2, 2022 / Education, Women and Girls / Emmanuel J. Osemota

Gender discrimination is the practice of prioritizing one sex or gender over another based on sex or gender. Gender discrimination is a violation of basic human right and women are disproportionately affected. Girls are more likely to experience teen pregnancy, child marriage, and other gender-inequitable social norms and practices. In India, women work unpaid for

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High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer

October 16, 2022 / Education, Healthcare / Emmanuel J. Osemota

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. It is a severe condition that considerably intensifies the possibility of heart, kidney, and other illnesses. Hypertension increases the risk of death from vascular diseases, diabetes, and kidney disease. Schutte et al. (2021) report that a third of all grown-ups are

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The Importance of Physical Activity in Preventing Osteoporosis

July 9, 2022 / Education, Healthcare / Emmanuel J. Osemota

Did you know that more than 200 million individuals worldwide have osteoporosis? There are 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 years who will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture within their lifetime. It is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease. However, physical activity has been linked to

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Empowerment of the Girl-Child through Literacy

November 1, 2021 / Education, Women and Girls / Emmanuel J. Osemota

Literacy – the ability to read and write – has a long history. The earliest forms of written communication dates all the way back to 3500 B.C., with Mesopotamia, Egypt and China acting as early civilizations’ epicenters. The United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) noted literacy is a fundamental human right and the

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Educating the Next Generation: One Community School at A Time

August 7, 2021 / Education / Emmanuel J. Osemota

Every child regardless of their circumstances has the right to quality education. As much as primary education is free and should be compulsory in Nigeria, millions of children in that age range are out of school. This is alarming and should not be so. It needs immediate action. To tackle the situation, we need to

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