This age of computer and digital technology makes getting eyestrain almost inevitable. Our eyes are almost always glued to our phone screen, TV screen, or computer screen, which strains our eyes. The eyes get dry and tired from prolonged gazing at... Read More
PRIORITISING WOMEN AND GIRLS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH NEEDS AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC
As Nigeria joins the World to celebrate this year’s World Population Day, Development Communications Network (DevComs) calls on the Nigerian government to provide for the needs of women and girls in line with this year’s World Population Day... Read More
7 Common Dieting Mistakes You Should Avoid
A lot of people believe that when they go on a diet, it simply means they should eat less and try to exercise more. However, there are a lot more things to pay attention to when dieting. It is important that you not only set a realistic weight... Read More
The Challenges of Losing Weight as a Nigerian
Being overweight comes with different side effects. Apart from the unhealthy side effects on the physical body, it may affect how you perceive yourself and how people perceive you. Losing weight is generally good for your health. Weight loss lessens... Read More
6 Simple Foods for Smooth and Soft Skin
When it comes to the health of your skin, the saying “you are what you eat” couldn’t be more accurate. A lot of times, people chuck skincare products out for not working, but what if the problem is actually your diet? Cleansers and masks can... Read More
Ruona Meyer Shares Her Cancer Story; Every One Should Read This!
Ruona Meyer is the first Nigerian journalist to be nominated for an International Emmy Award. She decides to share her journey through breast cancer and I know you can learn a thing from her story because I did. The biggest for me is – Don’t let... Read More
Noma Disease: What You Should Know About Fast-spreading Oro-facial Gangrenous Disease
Apparently, there is a disease that affects children under that infant age of 5years, fast spreading in the northwest part of Nigeria we should pay attention to. This disorder most often occurs in severely malnourished children between the ages of 2... Read More
Five Myths About Menstruation We Must End. #MHDay2019
women will contaminate Food “In a study done in a random school in rural India, 55 percent of girls surveyed believed they could not cook or enter the kitchen during and 4 days after menstruation or food would sour.” Bringing it... Read More
Menstruation Is As Normal As Breathing – Dr. Chinonso Egemba #MHDAY2019
May 28 has been set aside as a day to raise awareness, discuss taboos associated with menstrual hygiene and to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management with the aim of enabling women and girls to achieve their full potential.... Read More