Today: May 9, 2025
By Emilie-Andrée Roumer Jabouin September 1964, my grandfather witnessed the massacres inflicted by the Tontons Macoutes militia in Jérémie, Haïti. The violent trauma impacted my family for years to come. When the Festival Quatre Chemins invited me to participate in a two-month…
A recent study has revealed alarming racial disparities in cesarean section (C-section) rates, indicating that Black women are significantly more likely to undergo unnecessary C-sections compared to their white counterparts. This research, which analyzed nearly one million births across 68 hospitals in…
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. has once again secured its place among the elite pediatric care institutions in the United States, according to the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This marks the eighth consecutive…
Hello, my village people! It’s Dr. Okenye, your village doctor, here again. The first thing you need to know is that certain strains of staphylococcus commonly live in your nose and on your skin. It is part of the normal flora, which…
Hello, my village people! It’s Dr. Okenye, your village Doc. I’ve come again. Today, I want to discuss five social and economic factors that affect people’s health and quality of life. You Are at a Tremendous Risk of Obesity: 10 Reasons to…
Four common foods Nigerians/Africans must cut back on to combat obesity and improve their health…
Ten critical health risks associated with obesity and the immediate action you need to take against a growing epidemic that disproportionately affects the wealthy in developing nations.…
In this crucial health update, Dr. Okenye highlights the severe long-term effects of carbon monoxide exposure and emphasizes the importance of wearing masks and taking preventive measures to protect against air pollution.…
The multifaceted benefits of exercise and the detrimental effects of alcohol, emphasizing how regular physical activity can enhance overall health and mitigate some of the negative impacts of alcohol consumption.…
Dr.Okenye shares crucial health and safety tips to protect you and your family during the rainy season, covering everything from avoiding waterborne diseases to preventing mold-related respiratory issues.…
