Dr Samuel Davis

Did you know that people are more likely to die from a heart attack on Monday? This finding was presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in 2023. That gives you another reason to hate Mondays. But what does this statistic have to do with anything? In the bible, there are three remarkable instances […]

In 2023, the International Renewable Energy Agency published a report stating that “Nigeria leads Africa as the highest importer of generators and is also one of the largest importers worldwide.” One popular generator in Nigeria is nicknamed ‘Tiger Gen‘, derived from the name of the company that manufactures it. While the company offers a variety

In Matthew 5, we read the first Sermon Jesus ever preached, famously known as “The Beatitudes”. Among the profound teachings, Jesus uses metaphors to elucidate our identity. Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world.” Consider this fun fact: In the natural world, there are three prominent sources of light: the sun, the moon,

In Mark 6:48, we find a powerful moment of divine intervention. The passage recounts how Jesus observed his disciples struggling against a fierce storm while rowing on the lake. Despite seeing their distress, Jesus initially seemed intent on passing by them. Picture the scene: It’s the early hours of the day, around 3 AM, and

Back in secondary school, biology was one of my favourite subjects, and I vividly recall a class we had on “relationships”. I remember the teacher giving various examples of parasitic, commensalistic, and symbiotic relationships. It was remarkably relatable. Among these, the relationship between the shark and the remora fish stood out the most to me.

  During my time in medical school, one of my Psychiatry Lecturers imparted a lasting lesson, stating, “Lack of insight is the first step to madness”. This profound statement has remained with me ever since. In psychiatry, insight refers to an individual’s capacity to acknowledge their own illness. When this awareness is lacking, it is