Health
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Beyond The Masks (II): The Struggles of Nigerian Women Living with Mental Health Conditions
One of the hardest parts of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) for Emily Audu* is becoming emotionally tethered to a ‘favourite person’. Her world revolves around that one person; their words, presence, and approval.…
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Angela Nwosu Battles Bell’s Palsy After Childbirth
Nigerian actress and social media influencer Angela Nwosu has revealed that she is battling postpartum Bell’s palsy. This condition has caused partial facial paralysis shortly after the birth of her second child. The condition, also…
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Understanding PCOS: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects millions of women during their reproductive years (ages 15 to 44). Characterised by hormone imbalances, cysts in the ovaries, and irregular menstrual cycles, PCOS…
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University of Ibadan Raises Alarm Over Exploitation of Female Students as Egg Donors
The University of Ibadan has expressed serious concern over the growing practice of organised recruitment and participation of female students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria as egg donors for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedures. In…
