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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Pregnancy and Postpartum Pregnancy Weight Gain at a Glance

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

The recommended range of weight gain across pregnancy, which depends on your BMI before you became pregnant. Key takeaways Underweight before pregnanc...

Pregnancy and Postpartum The Evidence on Breastfeeding Basics, Without the Hype

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

10 min read

Breastfeeding is linked to lower rates of infections, sudden infant death syndrome and some chronic conditions in babies, and to lower rates of breast...

Pregnancy and Postpartum Why Breastfeeding Basics Matters, Explained Simply

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Breastfeeding is linked to lower rates of infections, sudden infant death syndrome and some chronic conditions in babies, and to lower rates of breast...

Pregnancy and Postpartum Breastfeeding Basics: A Practical Checklist

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Feeding a baby human milk directly from the breast or by bottle after pumping. Breastfeeding is linked to lower rates of infections, sudden infant dea...

Pregnancy and Postpartum Breastfeeding Basics: Separating Myth From Guidance

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Breastfeeding is linked to lower rates of infections, sudden infant death syndrome and some chronic conditions in babies, and to lower rates of breast...

Pregnancy and Postpartum Breastfeeding Basics: A Beginner-Friendly Start

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Feeding a baby human milk directly from the breast or by bottle after pumping. Key takeaways Exclusive breastfeeding: about the first 6 months, per AA...

Pregnancy and Postpartum Breastfeeding Basics: Common Questions Answered

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

5 min read

Feeding a baby human milk directly from the breast or by bottle after pumping. Key takeaways Exclusive breastfeeding: about the first 6 months, per AA...

Pregnancy and Postpartum Breastfeeding Basics in Five Minutes

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Feeding a baby human milk directly from the breast or by bottle after pumping. Key takeaways Exclusive breastfeeding: about the first 6 months, per AA...

Infectious Diseases Lyme Disease and Ticks: What Published Guidance Supports

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

9 min read

Caught early it is usually treated with a short course of antibiotics , but missed infections can spread to the joints, heart and nervous system. Key...

Infectious Diseases Making Sense of Lyme Disease and Ticks

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Caught early it is usually treated with a short course of antibiotics , but missed infections can spread to the joints, heart and nervous system. Key...

Infectious Diseases Lyme Disease and Ticks: A Practical Checklist

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

A bacterial infection spread by the bite of infected blacklegged (deer) ticks. Caught early it is usually treated with a short course of antibiotics ,...

Infectious Diseases Lyme Disease and Ticks: Separating Myth From Guidance

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Caught early it is usually treated with a short course of antibiotics , but missed infections can spread to the joints, heart and nervous system. Key...

Infectious Diseases Lyme Disease and Ticks: A Beginner-Friendly Start

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

A bacterial infection spread by the bite of infected blacklegged (deer) ticks. Key takeaways Tick that spreads it: blacklegged (deer) tick Attachment...

Infectious Diseases A Q and A on Lyme Disease and Ticks

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

5 min read

A bacterial infection spread by the bite of infected blacklegged (deer) ticks. Key takeaways Tick that spreads it: blacklegged (deer) tick Attachment...

Infectious Diseases The Short Guide to Lyme Disease and Ticks

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

A bacterial infection spread by the bite of infected blacklegged (deer) ticks. Key takeaways Tick that spreads it: blacklegged (deer) tick Attachment...

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