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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Respiratory Health Persistent Cough: The Quick Reference

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 Hay Fever: What Published Guidance Supports

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

11 min read

It worsens asthma control in many people, and the most effective treatment is the one people use least consistently. Key takeaways Most effective for...

Respiratory Health What Hay Fever Is, and Why It Matters

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

It worsens asthma control in many people, and the most effective treatment is the one people use least consistently. Key takeaways Most effective for...

Respiratory Health Hay Fever: A Practical Checklist

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

Seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by pollen, with nose, eye and sometimes chest symptoms. It worsens asthma control in many people, and the most effec...

Respiratory Health Myths About Hay Fever, Checked Against the Guidance

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

It worsens asthma control in many people, and the most effective treatment is the one people use least consistently. Key takeaways Most effective for...

Respiratory Health Hay Fever: A Beginner-Friendly Start

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

Seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by pollen, with nose, eye and sometimes chest symptoms. Key takeaways Most effective for nose symptoms: a corticoste...

Respiratory Health A Q and A on Hay Fever

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

5 min read

Seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by pollen, with nose, eye and sometimes chest symptoms. Key takeaways Most effective for nose symptoms: a corticoste...

Respiratory Health Hay Fever in Five Minutes

Marcus Okafor

9 months ago

3 min read

Seasonal allergic rhinitis caused by pollen, with nose, eye and sometimes chest symptoms. Key takeaways Most effective for nose symptoms: a corticoste...

Brain Health Migraine: What the Evidence Actually Says

Marcus Okafor

10 months ago

11 min read

It is disabling, underdiagnosed and undertreated, and a common reason treatment fails is taking pain relievers too late or too often. Key takeaways Ty...

Brain Health Why Migraine Matters, Explained Simply

Marcus Okafor

10 months ago

4 min read

It is disabling, underdiagnosed and undertreated, and a common reason treatment fails is taking pain relievers too late or too often. Key takeaways Ty...

Brain Health A Working Checklist for Migraine

Marcus Okafor

10 months ago

4 min read

A neurological condition causing recurrent headaches with nausea or sensitivity to light and sound, sometimes with aura. It is disabling, underdiagnos...

Brain Health What People Get Wrong About Migraine

Marcus Okafor

10 months ago

4 min read

It is disabling, underdiagnosed and undertreated, and a common reason treatment fails is taking pain relievers too late or too often. Key takeaways Ty...

Brain Health New to Migraine? Start Here

Marcus Okafor

10 months ago

3 min read

A neurological condition causing recurrent headaches with nausea or sensitivity to light and sound, sometimes with aura. Key takeaways Typical feature...

Brain Health Answers to the Common Questions on Migraine

Marcus Okafor

10 months ago

5 min read

A neurological condition causing recurrent headaches with nausea or sensitivity to light and sound, sometimes with aura. Key takeaways Typical feature...

Brain Health Migraine: The Quick Reference

Marcus Okafor

10 months ago

3 min read

A neurological condition causing recurrent headaches with nausea or sensitivity to light and sound, sometimes with aura. Key takeaways Typical feature...

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