Marcus Okafor

Health journalist covering cardiovascular risk and long-term weight research. Previously spent four years fact-checking medical copy, a job that permanently ruined his tolerance for the word "detox".

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Oral Health Dental Checkups: The Questions People Actually Ask

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

5 min read

Routine examination of teeth, gums and soft tissues by a dentist. Key takeaways How often: set by your dentist based on your oral health Includes: a c...

Oral Health Dental Checkups: The Quick Reference

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

Routine examination of teeth, gums and soft tissues by a dentist. Key takeaways How often: set by your dentist based on your oral health Includes: a c...

Oral Health The Evidence on Mouth Cancer Awareness, Without the Hype

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

10 min read

Oral cancer is often found late because early changes are painless, and dental checkups are where many of them are spotted. Key takeaways Get it check...

Oral Health What Mouth Cancer Awareness Is, and Why It Matters

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

Oral cancer is often found late because early changes are painless, and dental checkups are where many of them are spotted. Key takeaways Get it check...

Oral Health A Working Checklist for Mouth Cancer Awareness

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

Recognizing the changes in the mouth and throat that need to be checked. Oral cancer is often found late because early changes are painless, and denta...

Oral Health Myths About Mouth Cancer Awareness, Checked Against the Guidance

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

4 min read

Oral cancer is often found late because early changes are painless, and dental checkups are where many of them are spotted. Key takeaways Get it check...

Oral Health Mouth Cancer Awareness for Beginners: Where to Start

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

Recognizing the changes in the mouth and throat that need to be checked. Key takeaways Get it checked: any sore, lump or patch lasting more than 2 wee...

Oral Health Answers to the Common Questions on Mouth Cancer Awareness

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

5 min read

Recognizing the changes in the mouth and throat that need to be checked. Key takeaways Get it checked: any sore, lump or patch lasting more than 2 wee...

Oral Health Mouth Cancer Awareness: The Quick Reference

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

Recognizing the changes in the mouth and throat that need to be checked. Key takeaways Get it checked: any sore, lump or patch lasting more than 2 wee...

Respiratory Health Persistent Cough: What the Evidence Actually Says

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

11 min read

A cough that does not go away is a common symptom of lung cancer, and finding it early makes a large difference. Key takeaways Chest cold (acute bronc...

Respiratory Health Understanding Persistent Cough: A Plain-English Explainer

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

A cough that does not go away is a common symptom of lung cancer, and finding it early makes a large difference. Key takeaways Chest cold (acute bronc...

Respiratory Health Persistent Cough: A Practical Checklist

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

A cough that lasts longer than the usual course of a cold or chest cold. A cough that does not go away is a common symptom of lung cancer, and finding...

Respiratory Health Persistent Cough: Separating Myth From Guidance

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

A cough that does not go away is a common symptom of lung cancer, and finding it early makes a large difference. Key takeaways Chest cold (acute bronc...

Respiratory Health Persistent Cough for Beginners: Where to Start

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

A cough that lasts longer than the usual course of a cold or chest cold. Key takeaways Chest cold (acute bronchitis): cough usually improves within 3...

Respiratory Health Your Questions About Persistent Cough, Answered

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

5 min read

A cough that lasts longer than the usual course of a cold or chest cold. Key takeaways Chest cold (acute bronchitis): cough usually improves within 3...

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