5 foods that treat high blood pressure
By Sherifat Lawal High blood pressure affects a large proportion of the world’s population. While drugs are one way to treat the condition, there are many other natural techniques, including…
Monkeypox more deadly in patients with other ailments –Virologist
Dr. Oladipo Kolawole, a Medical Virologist and Immunologist at the Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, has said that monkeypox is more deadly in patients with comorbidity. According to him, the…
Monkeypox: FG Warns Nigerians Against Bush Meat Consumption
Following the outbreak of Monkeypox in the country, the Federal Government has warned Nigerians against the consumption of bushmeat including rodents and others. On May 29, the Nigeria Centre for…
What you probably didn’t know about monkeypox outbreak
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has reported 1,365 cases and 69 fatalities related to monkey pox in five African nations where the virus is endemic. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC)…
Desist from adding chemicals to food, NAFDAC warns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has again warned Nigerians to desist from the habit of adding chemicals to food for whatever reasons. The Director-General…
‘Nigeria Lost Over 11,000 Nurses To Developed Countries In 3 Years’
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has said that over 11, 000 nurses migrated from Nigeria to developed countries between 2019 and 2022. The president of the…
Tuberculosis: Don’t sleep in same room with others – Expert
Director of Health Services, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Dr Rasheed Odunola, has advised people with Tuberculosis (TB) to avoid sleeping in the same room as others. Odunola told…
Four foods to avoid during Ramadan
Muslims across the globe commenced fasting on Saturday following the sighting of the moon. Every adult Muslim is expected to fast during the month for 29 (or sometimes 30) days,…
NAFDAC issues alert on brands of deadly male se* enhancement pills
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has been notified about the recall of five brands of male se* enhancement pills sold on Amazon.…
10 reasons you should drink enough water
The importance of water on human body cannot be overemphasised. It serves as a lubricant to the digestive system and all other body processes. To avoid dehydration drink at least…
What to know about LUPUS — the life-threatening disease Actress Kemi Afolabi is battling
Kemi Afolabi, the Nigerian actress, recently revealed she is battling lupus, which is said to be an incurable and life-threatening disease. Speaking about her health in a recent interview, the…
BREAKTHROUGH: ‘New York patient’ becomes first woman to be ‘cured of HIV’
A woman, referred to as ‘The New York patient’ for the sake of privacy, has reportedly become the first female to be cured of HIV. The development was said to…
World Cancer Day: Experts offer solutions to Cancer
The Chief Executive Officer, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Dr. Lylian Ekpo has identified eating right with vegetables, fresh fruits, tigernuts milk and engaging in exercise, moving…
7 Tips On Some Of The Healthiest Vegetables To Eat
SWEET POTATOES Classified as a root vegetable, sweet potatoes stand out for their vibrant orange color, sweet taste and impressive health benefits. One medium sweet potato contains 4 grams of…
Coronavirus: Students, teachers with high temperature shouldn’t be allowed into schools -NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says teachers and students with high temperature should not be allowed into schools. In its latest COVID-19 situation report, the agency said the…