By: Adaora Yvonne Ntukogu Including pregnant women in research is very risky. Pregnant women are especially vulnerable, so their participation in clinical trials could result in pregnancy complications that could harm the unborn child. These sentiments are why pregnant women…
By: Adaora Yvonne Ntukogu If you could have one wish, what would it be? A million dollars? World peace? The ability to reach in your pocket and pull out whatever it is that you want? For many, the answer would…
NATAL is a podcast docuseries about having a baby in the United States while being Black. Season 1 of the podcast consists of 14 episodes, giving Black parents a spotlight to tell their stories about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.…
By: Adaora Yvonne Ntukogu Impact of COVID-19 on Sexual Health Services and Safe Sex Practices The COVID-19 pandemic has taken over news headlines for months. As of December 21, 2020, 217 countries and territories have reported about 77.1 million COVID‑19…
By: Adaora Yvonne Ntukogu Eating Disorders Eating disorders are fatal illnesses associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related emotions. There are 2 main types of eating disorders, the restriction subtype (e.g. anorexia nervosa) and the binge-purge subtype…
By: Adaora Ntukogu A few years ago, I was in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, visiting my grandparents. I could not wait to taste the local dishes and spices that my grandmother promised she’d cook for me. My first meal in Port…
Recommended by News Team Member, Adaora Ntukogu Have you been sticking to your New Years Resolution and staying active? Many of us have been working extra hard in the gym this year and have even noticed some changes in our…
Photo by Vlad Sargu on Unsplash By: Adaora Ntukogu One in three people in America is affected by loneliness. In fact, the average household size in the U.S. has declined in the past decade, leading to a 10 percent increase in people living…
By Adaora Ntukogu Photo By: Senior Airman Alexandra Singer The exact incidence and prevalence of human trafficking worldwide is unknown, however, human trafficking is regarded as the third largest criminal activity in the world. Human trafficking is a form of…
By: Adaora Ntukogu For a moment, imagine someone having a heart attack. If your mind has illustrated a middle-aged man grasping his chest in intense pain, you should not be surprised. In fact, if you Google the phrase “heart attack”,…