Inadequate sleep could damage eye cornea stem cells, researchers warn
Scientists from China and the United States have warned that sleep deprivation can affect both stem cells in the cornea
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Health and Wellness
Dieting cannot cure stomach ulcer, seek appropriate treatment, physician tells patients
A Consultant Public Health Physician, Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike, has urged stomach ulcer patients to seek appropriate treatment, noting that dieting
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High potash consumption can trigger premature delivery, high blood pressure, nutritionist warns
A Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nwabumma Asouzu, has urged pregnant women
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Embrace natural diets, biochemist urges young people
The President, Biochemist Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Olayemi Ikotun, has appealed to the present generation to embrace natural diets to
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11 African countries battling fifth Covid-19 wave, says CDC
The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said 11 countries on the African continent are currently experiencing
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Seven hours of sleep ideal for middle-aged persons –Study
Researchers at Cambridge University, United Kingdom, are suggesting that the ideal duration of sleep for middle-aged people is seven and
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“I’m Worried”, BBNaija’s Uriel Oputa Speaks On Sleeping With Dog, Implications
Uriel Oputa of the famous Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality television game show has expressed her disgust for the viral
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak: 233 persons under surveillance, two deaths confirmed —WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that no fewer than 233 persons who made contact with two Ebola patients in
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How Strangers Advised Me To Kill My Son – Jodie Pleads For Support To Care For Her ‘Special Needs’ Child
Singer, Joy Eseoghene Odiete popularly known as Jodie, whose hit single, ‘Kuchi Kuchi’ (Oh! Baby) was a favorite piece to
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Poorly managed peptic ulcer can cause bleeding, death, physician warns
A Senior Registrar of Public Health at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Dr. Kenechukwu Igwegbe, has urged peptic ulcer patients
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Why men with removed prostate have erection but can’t impregnate woman –Physician
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Saseun Hospitals, Lagos, Dr Rowland Saseun, takes OLADIMEJI RAMON through the risk factors for, diagnosis, and
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Malaria kills about 200 people daily in Nigeria
About 10 persons reportedly die of malaria every hour in Nigeria, which is approximately 200 persons per day based on
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WHO declares new Ebola outbreak as DR Congo records fresh case
The World Health Organisation’s Africa office has declared an outbreak of Ebola after a 31-year-old man was diagnosed with the
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Residents feed thief garnished noodles so beating can continue
A suspected thief has received an unusual revival treatment from residents after he was caught stealing electricity cable and beaten.
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WHO to conduct training on integration of oral cholera vaccine in Abuja
The World Health Organisation says it will conduct a hybrid training in Abuja from April 25 to 29 for health
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Untreated hypertension fuelling sudden death, not witchcraft —Epidemiologist
An Epidemiologist and Public Health Physician, Dr. Japheth Olugbogi, says the cause of the increasing cases of sudden deaths among
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People with history of asthma, allergies may be more at risk of high blood pressure —Study
A new study has revealed that people who have a history of asthma or allergies may be at higher risk
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Washing fresh vegetables, fruits with detergent, bleach makes them unsafe for consumption – Dietician warns
ll vegetables and fruits must be treated with utmost care from the point of harvest to the consumer’s plate, says
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Sickle Cell Foundation opposes creation of sickle cell agency, faults bill
The Sickle Cell Foundation, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the proper care and control of sickle cell disease in Nigeria,
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Bleaching creams can cause cancer, kidney disease, cataracts –Dermatologist
A Consultant Dermatologist and Venereologist at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Dr. Sebastine Oiwoh, has warned against
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