According to Medical News Today, Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, the collective name for the three membranes of the central nervous system, which consist of the brain and spinal cord. The meninges’ main function alongside the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central
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If you are a parent, then you have undoubtedly experienced a temper tantrum at some point. They are not fun for anyone involved, and it’s something that you want to be over before it even starts. But alas, these epic
Antibiotics can be a lifesaving treatment for children with bacterial infections and are the most commonly prescribed therapy among all medications given to children. However, according to a study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings sparked concern Monday, antibiotic use among children under
Breastfeeding lying down. Just saying those words sounds wonderful. Being able to nourish and nurture your baby, and relax and rest at the same time. Indeed, many breastfeeding mothers enjoy breastfeeding lying down. However, many mothers are unsure if it’s
In Nigeria, it is a common practice to employ maids who we refer to as ‘home/house helps’. This is not wrong or bad. Home helps are employed to relieve their employers the stress of doing chores like shopping, laundry, housework,
A mother whose toddler accidentally ingested a button battery is speaking out in hopes to warn other parents of this potential risk that could exist inside the home. The battery, which was approximately the size of a quarter, was surgically
With Nigerian politicians currently receiving heavy backlash over the situation of things in the country, their families aren’t left out on the bash train. However, it appears not everyone is in support of children suffering for the sins of their
A Stakeholders Committee on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Bauchi has called on parents and caregivers not to compromise rape case in the state. Chairperson of the Committee, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar, made the call at the Stakeholders capacity building session
Bottle-fed babies may ingest more than a million pieces of microplastics each day, new research showed on Monday highlighting the abundance of plastics in our food products. There is growing evidence that humans consume huge numbers of the tiny particles,
Childhood cancer (also called pediatric cancer) typically means a cancer that is found in children and teens, and sometimes young adults. It is not just one disease. There are many types, which can be found in different places throughout the
A Professor of Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Olugbenga Mokuolu, has shared vital information to benefit parents caring for their newborns. The expert shared information with parents about widespread but
It is a common misconception that Child Custody battles only pertain to warring couples who are enmeshed in divorce proceedings. This assumption is correct to the extent that in any divorce proceedings, the welfare arrangement of the children of such
A neurosurgeon, Dr. James Oshiorenua, says alcohol consumption during pregnancy, no matter how little, can cause a wide range of lifelong physical, behavioural, and intellectual disabilities, especially fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) According to the expert, alcohol was listed among teratogenic
The internet is the go-to spot for almost anything nowadays. Many homes can be said to have at least one internet-enabled device, hence the need for internet safety. With this trend, it is unsurprising that children in many homes also
Every year, almost two million babies are stillborn– or one every 16 seconds, according to the first ever joint stillbirth estimates released by the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organisation, the World Bank Group and the Population Division
A young Nigerian woman named Sally Suleiman, who is mourning the death of her brother took to Twitter today to beg widowed and divorced men with children not to marry ‘useless women’. On September 2, Sally received news that her
Nigeria has taken over from India as the world capital for under-five deaths, according to the 2020 mortality estimates released by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The development comes two years earlier than the World Bank projected. The global bank
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it is not recommended for kids below five years to wear a face mask. In a video posted on WHO Africa Region’s Twitter handle @WHOAFRO, the Technical Lead for WHO African Region, Dr.
Whether your kids are heading back to school, full-time or part-time, it is important to keep them as safe as possible, especially as the coronavirus pandemic lingers with no vaccine yet. Although research indicated that children generally tended to experience
The rescue story of a little girl who was found floating on an inflatable unicorn in the middle of a sea has made headlines worldwide. The child, said to be around four years old, was propelled out into the ocean
A Professor of Paediatrics at the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Aisha Gobir, has warned against exposing children to smoking and other household air pollution. According to the specialist, children exposed to such pollution are more
A physician has revealed why it is important for children to see an Ophthalmologist yearly. According to the Ophthalmic Surgeon, Dr. Kunle Hassan, kids are exposed to mobile devices and computers, and this exposure can cause myopia (short-sightedness). The expert says
Since the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic, wearing a face mask has been the most common public measure to protect against the virus, but their appropriateness for children is sometimes misunderstood. United Nations Children’s Fund says children above 11 years
Since social media became incorporated into the everyday lifestyle of millions of people worldwide, photos, and videos of personal activities of many individuals, including young children have become the order of the day. In the entertainment world, we’ve come to
Women who smoke cannabis or marijuana during pregnancy almost double the risk of their child having autism, a major study of half a million births has found. The study, published in Nature Medicine on Monday, reviewed data from more than
