So this debate has been going on for a long time and the street drug sellers keep increasing in Africa especially my motherland Cameroon. Despite the many campaigns going on… Read More »4 reasons why you should buy your medications from a street drug vendor and not a pharmacy
You know so many abortions could be avoided if only many people knew how to use the morning after pill correctly. Eating the banana without the peeling is all fun… Read More »Morning after pills: use, types, side effects, safety
Boils also known as skin abscesses or furuncles are a painful skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. It is usually found in places that combine hair, sweat and… Read More »Boils: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Chloroquine (a well known anti-malaria drug) has recently been getting a lot of attention these days especially on social media as a potential medicine to treat the coronavirus COVID-19. This… Read More »CCC: the chloroquine craze and it consequences
What is chloroquine? Chloroquine is a well known prescription drugs used for the treatment of malaria. It is most commonly sold as generic but also exists in brands like Nivaquine… Read More »What you should know about chloroquine: use, side effects, safety
Nasal sprays are commonly used for cold and allergies. Using one is quite simple Clear the nose of all mucus by gently blowing … Read More »How to use your nasal spray
Article written by Dr. Siewe Joseph He is a medical doctor (Cameroon) and Research Assistant (Onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy project), University of Antwerp, Belgium What comes to mind when you hear the… Read More »How to safely take your anti-epileptic drugs
In my over 3 years of working with cancer patients, I realized many patients die or refuse treatment because of the misconceptions and lies about cancer and chemotherapy (drugs). Hopefully… Read More »5 Chemotherapy myths vs facts
What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (also known as chemo) is a kind of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. It can be given as pills, capsules, oral liquids,… Read More »How to manage the side effects of chemotherapy
Not every headache is a migraine. Migraines are a type of headaches which usually affect one side of the head, forehead or around the eyes. The headache usually gets worse… Read More »I think I have a migraine