Can’t Stop Shopping?

Can’t Stop Shopping?

Like to spend what you cannot afford? Do you struggle to control your spending? Shopping addiction affects 18 million people in the United States.Addictions are abnormal behaviors that have become habits that cause emotional and/or physical distress and are difficult...
Why is there a focus on solving anemia in pregnancy?

Why is there a focus on solving anemia in pregnancy?

Lately, there has been much discussion about iron infusions in pregnancy. Why is this conversation going on? Introduction Anemia in pregnancy is a common condition characterized by low circulating red blood cells or a lower than normal level of hemoglobin. The World...
Lifestyle: HIV prevention with PrEP

Lifestyle: HIV prevention with PrEP

Update on PrEP education The CDC has updated recommendations on the pre-exposure prophylaxis for prevention of HIV in the United States in 2021. The use of medication to prevent HIV is called PrEP. PrEP is given so that people at risk of HIV do not get infected with...
A Little Gratitude Goes a Long way

A Little Gratitude Goes a Long way

Understanding Gratitude: Gratitude is more than simply saying “thank you.” It is a mindset that involves acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of life, despite the difficulties we may face. By focusing on what we have, rather than what we...
Healthy Heart Philadelphia

Healthy Heart Philadelphia

Healthy Heart Philadelphia is a program conceptualized by Dr. Ngozi Onuoha as a tool to combat the leading cause of death of adults across the USA: Heart Disease. Cardiovascular disease claims one life in the United States every 33 seconds. Every year, this illness...
What to do for a Successful Pregnancy

What to do for a Successful Pregnancy

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a pregnant woman in a resource-limited setting should expect to see her Obstetrician at least 8 times before delivery or childbirth. What are the important steps to ensure a safe pregnancy and delivery? We suggest...
Resources for Telehealth in Nigeria

Resources for Telehealth in Nigeria

This article was originally posted as a resource for Telehealth care in March 2020, during the height of the global Covid Pandemic. Telehealth or Telemedicine is a medical consultation that occurs remotely through video calls or telephone calls. Recent events caused...
Foods For Health

Foods For Health

Dietary fiber is an essential component of good nutrition. Eating healthier means adding dietary fiber! Dietary fiber is the part of food present in plants and vegetables that is not broken down by digestive enzymes. Some benefits of Dietary fiber include: Reduces...