Dear Apprentice, I just got back from the ER where I was given tons of Ibuprofen. Apparently I sprained my chest muscle. How can this have happened? What is the chest muscle, because it felt like it was inside my lungs. Thanks Fifi Hey Fifi, Thanks for writing in. It was quite a shock to find out you... More

Hey Toyin. Do CT scans and MRI scans have side effects? I recently had health problems and so many times the doctors ordered CT scans, was wondering if this poses any dangers or what I can do to protect myself. Anne Hey Anne, I am so sorry you’ve not been feeling well but thanks for sending in this... More

Dear Toyin My boyfriend told me he has herpes. Should I break off this relationship? What is the scoop on herpes? How is it spread? I am really disgusted by all this. Am I overreacting? How did he get it? Can we be married and I don’t get it. Rachel Hey Rachel, Thanks for your candidness and sending... More

Hey Apprentice… I need you to settle an argument between my husband and I. We hear all the time that in order to be healthy, a human should drink up to 8 glasses of water a day and I try to adhere to this. On the other hand, my other believes that it doesn’t necessarily have to be water; that as... More

This question is for The Apprentice. Does practicing medicine ever dull you to the things of God, do you find yourself questioning things like, does life begin at conception, etc? Do you ever wonder if there is truly life after death? How do you deal with losing a patient d can you get used to the sight... More

Hey Apprentice, What can I do to stop myself from getting sick this winter? Folake Hey Folake, Winter season seems to be infamous for bringing in colds and the flu right? You ask a very important question. My advice for decreasing the chances includes; • Wash your hands- You might have heard... More

Hi Toyin, Thanksgiving is around the corner and I have to confess… I love my holiday foods. What tips can you give me to retain a healthy diet during the festives? Lisa Hi Lisa, I completely identify with you! Holidays are the time of the year where we visit family, share love, presents and unfortunately... More

Hi, is there a way in which we can use diet to improve our mood and the body discomfort during our period? I have heard that if you eat more sugar it makes you have a lighter mood, and magnesium helps with the stomach pain. Other people say reducing sugary items for a few days before your period and... More

by Folasade O. J. Hi, what are some stress-busters for job-related stress? I want to give my best but I find that when I’m at work it’s very difficult to stay focused, I get really horrible headaches and can’t concentrate. Aside from quitting which I am not quite financially ready to... More

How can we adequately prepare for a gynecological exam? The yearly gyno exam is one thing many women dread but it can be made simpler if we do a few things. In the course of the year, keep a health diary of your periods, especially any abnormal pains and discharges. Your doctor is likely to ask questions... More