Writer Fisayomi Aturamu considers how we should really be looking at antibiotic resistance in the article below Quite interestingly, some women use antibiotics like Ampiclox as contraception. Ampiclox is to Bacteria what Contraceptives are to… Why Antibiotic Resistance Matters To You
By Dr Temitope Olayinka This is the first of two articles that looks at how misusing drugs and the absence of competent medical advice can lead to various severe (and sometimes fatal) complications. Misusing drugs… Misusing Drugs: Who needs medical advice anyway? Part 1
How should you use supplements or vitamins for your health? Every day it seems there are more and more supplements for sale in shops and online. Do they cure health problems or simply provide support… Health Supplements – Where is Their Place?
Background In the first part of this article, we looked at achieving great skincare by studying certain creams that could cause serious and harmful changes. In the second part of the article, we continue with… Your Skin – Why You Should Never Take It for Granted – Part II
Updated April 2023 The face of drug addiction in Nigeria, West Africa, is gradually changing. It’s not just the ‘hard’ drugs we need to worry about – but those easily accessible for common health problems.… Harmful Effects of Codeine-based Cough Mixtures
In a 2016 UK survey by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), concerns were raised about ‘DIY diagnosis’ and the trends of ‘self-diagnosis’ and self-medication. The RPS survey indicates exposure to wrong treatments or medication happens as a… DIY Diagnosis: Self-Diagnosis and Self Medication