Hepatitis and HIV are both viral diseases that affect the liver negatively, whether big or small effects depending on the disease state. There is a general misconception that HIV is a more dreadful disease than Hepatitis, hence the intense focus on HIV and its patients, but in truth, Hepatitis and HIV are fatal diseases with …
The abuse of prescription painkillers can somewhat be seen in every household in this generation. We never want to feel pain hence the readiness to consume an over-the-counter painkiller at any instance of pain. As understandable as this scenario might be, coupled with the fact that the majority don’t want to visit the doctor’s office every time due to so many underlying factors, the overuse of prescription painkillers does more harm than good.
I need this so bad; I can’t fall asleep now. Gosh! Where is this Fearless energy drink? Is this what you tell yourself whenever you search through the house? Or probably, your eyes scan through the store to look for a brand of energy drink. In that case, you must be aware of the pros and …
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the partial or complete removal of the external sex organs (clitoris) of a female child between 0-15 years of age, also known as female circumcision. This practice is a tradition/ritual that is slowly going into extinction; however, some traditional families still uphold it. A few people practicing FGM claim that …
The tenets of a relationship are not only upholding but applicable to every relationship that wants to thrive. Over the decades, we have seen several fundamental principles of healthy relationships, but there is no emphasis placed on some unique ones. And like the Bible says, if one fails in one law, he is guilty of …
Some weeks ago, I talked about the BLACK SKIN, and that topic raised a lot of dust. Some people were in support of the article, and one person was against it in the right way. So today, I will be reviewing two significant comments from some of my readers. BLACK SKIN| READER’S COMMENTS Comment from …
The black skin is so beautiful that it should never be seen as a symbol of shame. It should be embraced with pride, and worn with head held up high. It is saddening to see that some people of color, blessed with gorgeous skin, bury their heads in shame and feel inferior when walking down …
What comes to mind when you hear the word “stigmatization”? As for me, I think about the stigmatization of HIV/AIDS patients and people with other communicable diseases like Hepatitis, Measles, COVID-19, Ebola and the likes. And a communicable disease is one that can be transmitted from one person to another. I was talking to a …
Watching MTV Shuga’s HIV series, a few years back, opened my eyes to several things as it relates to HIV/AIDS patients. It made me understand that being HIV positive is just like having an ulcer. “If you can keep up with the treatment, you can live a normal life.” WHAT IS HIV/AIDS? HIV/AIDS is a …
Yesterday, I had a discussion with members of an online group about “marrying an HIV positive person,” and the response was a mix of adequate knowledge and lack of it. Here are some of the comments;“See… the least I can do is stand by the person and help her manage the situation… I wouldn’t lie …
