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‘Husband stitch’: The controversial after-birth suture that puts Nigerian women at risk

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‘Husband stitch’: The controversial after-birth suture that puts Nigerian women at risk

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo April 15, 2026 0

Shattered, broken, traumatised, Faith has not been the same since she had her first child in 2023....

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INVESTIGATION: Despite ban in several countries, ‘harmful’ weight gain product, Apetamin, sold indiscriminately in Nigeria

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INVESTIGATION: Despite ban in several countries, ‘harmful’ weight gain product, Apetamin, sold indiscriminately in Nigeria

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo December 31, 2024 0

Despite its ban in several countries, Apetamin syrup – an appetite stimulant used for treating allergies as...

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Is septrin banned in Nigeria as claimed in viral audio?

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Is septrin banned in Nigeria as claimed in viral audio?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo September 18, 2024 0

One of the side effects of Septrin, widely sold over-the-counter, is flaking of the skin, also known...

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Is egg consumption associated with increased heart disease, as posited by X user?

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Is egg consumption associated with increased heart disease, as posited by X user?

Funmilayo Babatunde March 29, 2024 0

Several studies have been conducted on egg consumption and the risk of coronary artery disease, ischemic disease,...

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Is cold water responsible for jaundice in babies during pregnancy?

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Is cold water responsible for jaundice in babies during pregnancy?

Juliet Buna March 27, 2024 0

According to the TikTok user, women often experience increased body temperature internally during pregnancy, leading to a...

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Gaskiya ne! Mutumin da ke cin abinci da kyau na iya samun olsa ko kuma gyambon ciki

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Gaskiya ne! Mutumin da ke cin abinci da kyau na iya samun olsa ko kuma gyambon ciki

Lois Ugbede February 9, 2023 0

Zargi: Masu cin abinci sosai ba za su iya kamuwa da olsa (Ulcer)  ba Duk da cewa...

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Is it true these five home remedies trigger abortion of unwanted pregnancy?

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Is it true these five home remedies trigger abortion of unwanted pregnancy?

Muktar Balogun September 14, 2022 0

United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency revealed that nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million...

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How true is the claim that one can be allergic to semen?

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How true is the claim that one can be allergic to semen?

Funmilola Afolabi November 14, 2021 0

Claim: A post made by Dr. Damian Avar (@therealsabidoctor) claimed that persons experiencing burning sensation, fever after...

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What is the relationship between shisha smoking and breast cancer?

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What is the relationship between shisha smoking and breast cancer?

Funmilola Afolabi October 24, 2021 0

Claim: A Twitter user claimed that avoiding shisha could help prevent breast cancer. The claim that avoiding...

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Does corn silk cure diseases as claimed in this video?

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Does corn silk cure diseases as claimed in this video?

Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle September 13, 2021 0

Claim: A viral TikTok video, forwarded many times on WhatsApp in Nigeria, claims corn silk cures several...

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