Category: Health
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When ‘Jokes’ Turn Deadly: How Viral Misogyny About Women’s Health Fuels Real-World Violence
“If you see any girl jump from being so slim to getting so fat in a space of 2-4 years, 9 times out of 10, she had an ab0rt!0n(s).” This tweet by Nigerian celebrity Neo, who has over 40,000 followers, has amassed 6.6 million views. What’s even more disturbing than the tweet itself is the…
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The Shame That Binds Us
In Nigeria, women’s health issues often come with a heavy burden of stigma and silence. From the awkward glances at the mention of menstrual pain to the dismissive attitudes toward real medical concerns, there’s a deep-seated expectation for women to endure without complaint. Drawing from my personal experiences, alongside interviews with other women, this essay…
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Promoting Safe Menstrual Hygiene Among Women and Girls
When women and girls can safely manage their monthly menstrual cycle in privacy and with dignity, it leads to better improvement of their health and psychosocial well-being.
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Marie Stopes: Trailblazer in Science, Women’s Rights, and Birth Control
Marie Stopes believed in empowering women to make informed choices about their reproductive health, not only about preventing unwanted pregnancies but promoting the idea of planned parenthood for healthier and desired children.
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How Ignoring Women’s Health At Workplace Is Costing The United Kingdom
According to economic modelling by AXA Health and CEBR, the UK economy could be losing £20.2 billion annually as a result of disregarding women’s health at work.
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Fighting Against Breast Cancer: Insights, Challenges, and Inspiring Progress
In 1992, the pink ribbon was originally used in the campaign, now the month is “Pink October” as people worldwide wear pink and a pink ribbon to spread awareness on routine screening for early detection of breast cancer.
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Nigeria’s Cultural Taboos: Redefining Childbirth Choices for a Safer Future
Misinformation spreads its roots deeply in communities where access to reliable health education is scarce. Rumors, myths, and misconceptions intertwine with cultural norms, further reinforcing the taboo around cesarean delivery.
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Survey Reveals Alarming Rates of Sexual Assault Among Female NHS Surgeons
Roughly 30 per cent of female surgeons in the NHS have experienced sexual assault within the last five years, as revealed by a survey dubbed a “surgical #MeToo movement.”
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Postpartum Depression: The Things Women Leave Unsaid
70 to 80% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression. A clinical form of postpartum depression, which is more severe and lasts longer, affects 10-20% of these mothers.
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Rising Incidence of Cancer Among Younger Americans Revealed in New Study
Breast cancer had the highest number of cancer cases among younger individuals, showing an approximately 8 per cent increase over the span of ten years.