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Nutraceuticals

Nutraceuticals: Food as Medicine

The term nutraceuticals was coined in the late 1980s by Stephen DeFelice. It is a combination of two words “nutrition” and “pharmaceutical”. Nutraceuticals are food or food product…

IFUMSA Maiden White Coat Ceremony. Students dressed in wardcoats, seated in rows of chairs with the program organizers in front.

IFUMSA holds Maiden White Coat Ceremony

So it was only fitting IFUMSA organize her Maiden edition White coat ceremony, to celebrate the Part 4 Unicus Medicos Class. Spearheaded by Oladipupo Ayomipo, the program promised to be a success from the moment the flyers began “flying” around class groups and Whatsapp statuses. The two-week long preceptorship was going to come to a peak at the white coat ceremony.

Mental health and Medicine

Mental Health: Medical Students Deserve Accessible Therapy Sessions

Before the mental health talk, let’s know a bit about me. I just scaled through one of the most demanding classes at OAU Medicine and Surgery— Part 4.…

Season of Pain

This is my worst season. Literally and figuratively. The harsh weather, the dust, the constant application of petroleum jelly on my dry skin and my heart that doesn’t…

To The Guy I lost After, Ade

Ade, I perceived it like a whiff at first. He was wearing Oud that Friday night, how did I know? How won’t I know? I have a thing…

Valentine’s Day: Love, Wallets, and Real Talk

Valentine’s Day is just another day in the grand scheme of things. Just 24 hours – no more, no less, just a commercial circus of emotions.

Interview with Hon. Orimolade Ayokunle, 45th speaker of the IFUMSA SRB

This week, MediVoice reached out to Hon. Orimolade Ayokunle, the 45th Speaker and number one parliamentarian for the current IFUMSA administration. He offered insights into some of his…

Dreams

Dreams Unveiled: A Harmony of Hope

In dreams, we soar on wings untamed Through skies of wonder, unashamed With each heartbeat, a new frontier In the realm of dreams, there’s nought to fear Take…

Why you need to drink water

Today, I’m going to be your aproko doctor. If you’ve seen his videos or you’re familiar with his content on Twitter, you’ll know he advocates a lot for…

Surviving Block Lectures and Exams in OAU: A Snack Guide

Alright, folks, it’s that time again in COHS and OAU—the season of block lectures, back to back in-courses and main exams.  And let’s be real, endless lectures, marathon…