Health & Wellness
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Tragedy As 47-Year-Old Accountant Commits Suicide In Lagos
A 47-year-old accountant, identified as Afolake Abiola has committed suicide by drinking ‘Sniper’, a popular pesticide. The tragic incident occurred on Friday, May 27, ... -
This Man Still Needs Rest: Concern As Mr Ibu Is Seen Limping As He Attends Charles Okocha’s Housewarming Party
Nollywood actor John Okafor better known as Mr Ibu continues to make public appearances to assure his fans and supporters that his health is ... -
Commission decries shortage in Nigeria’s blood bank
Acting Director-General, National Blood Service Commission, Dr. Omale Amedu, on Thursday decried the great deficit in Nigeria’s blood bank. Amedu said this at the ... -
Having sex in swimming pool dangerous, can lead to infections, expert warns
A professor of public health, Tanimola Akande, has warned Nigerians against having sex in swimming pools, noting that it is dangerous to health. Prof. ... -
Uncontrolled blood pressure, low blood sugar, malaria can cause slumping to death –Cardiologist
A heart care specialist, Dr. John Asekhame, has urged Nigerians to embrace regular health checks to reduce the increasing incidence of slumping and dying. ... -
No treatment for monkeypox, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has said there are no specific treatments available for the monkeypox infection. The centre also urged Nigerians to ... -
Senior Citizens hail new National Health Insurance Authority Act
The National Senior Citizens Centre has commended the newly signed National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022. This is contained in a statement issued by ... -
I’m Not Contesting To Become A Wrestler –Tinubu Opens Up On Being Sick
The National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu has put to rest the discrepancy surrounding his health status. There have ... -
Sickle cell and vision impairment
Sickle cell has many complications. Patients with sickle cell disease may have myriad medical complications from their hemoglobinopathy, including recurrent vaso-occlusive pain crises, strokes, ... -
Monkeypox can be transmitted through kissing, hugging, expert says
A professor of Public Health, Dr. Tanimola Akande says monkeypox can be transmitted by close face to face contact, hugging, and kissing. Prof. Akande ...
