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Hiccups that last longer than 48 hours, or recur frequently without an obvious cause, may signal an underlying issue or even a side effect of certain medications. So, see your doctor if this applies to you.
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Hiccups that last longer than 48 hours, or recur frequently without an obvious cause, may signal an underlying issue or even a side effect of certain medications. So, see your doctor if this applies to you.
In their Ibadan courtyard, middle-aged parents Babatunde and Adebisi Adeyemi opened up to sons Rotimi and Segun about thirty deadly sexual risks facing young adults. Through family flashbacks and practical insights, they highlighted dangers from health complications to derailed futures, urging wise choices, self-respect, and open family support for a brighter path ahead.
When a doctor says 'meningitis', time stops for any parent. But what happens next in the next few hours can be the difference between life and permanent damage. Here is everything you need to know.
In Ondo town, middle-aged parents Adeyemi and Oluwatoyin Akintola taught their children why the popular saying “HIV/AIDS is not my portion” can be dangerously misleading. Through loving, practical family talks and real examples, they combined faith with knowledge, testing and prevention showing parents how to raise informed, responsible children.
In Makurdi, young couple Terhemen and Aondohemen discovered how easily STIs spread unnoticed among their younger brothers’ friends. Through honest talks and practical steps, they turned silence into support. Nigerian families can do the same — protecting boys with awareness, early checks, and care, building healthier futures without shame
At a family birthday in Ibadan, Adewale and Omotola learned why frequent night urination in men over 30 deserves attention, often signaling prostate changes, diabetes, or other issues. Their pre-wedding journey blended Yoruba family realities with practical steps, showing young couples how early awareness supports stronger, healthier futures together.
We share this world with millions of other creatures and some of them are carrying things our bodies have never learned to fight.
Olumide and Yetunde, a young Ibadan couple planning marriage, pondered whether to teach future children about reporting irregular heartbeats. Through balanced awareness, simple body lessons, and practical precautions, they discovered it builds confidence without fear. Their story highlights how early symptom reporting, paired with healthy habits, serves as wise preparation for family life in Nigeria.
In the bustling markets of Kaduna, young Aisha noticed her mother’s episodes of dizziness after her younger siblings arrived. As she and her fiancé Ibrahim planned their future, those memories sparked urgent conversations about health. What seemed like ordinary tiredness held deeper warnings every young couple and family must heed before welcoming new life.
The toilet should never feel like a punishment. Make it calm, make it safe, and your child will thank you for it.
A couple sat on their couch one evening, scrolling through Instagram together. What started as innocent food videos quickly revealed how deeply social media and peer pressure were shaping Ada's eating habits, and potentially their future children's. Their honest conversation that night became the turning point for protecting their girl-child from 20 sneaky food traps.
A sore throat is not always just a sore throat. It is your body's way of raising its hand in class and it deserves an answer.
