Health

The glycaemic index is a system for ranking carbohydrates on a 0 to 100 scale based on the immediate effects they have on blood sugar (glucose) level after eating. Foods with high GI rank from 70 upwards, foods with intermediate GI rank…

Kidney stones, also known as ‘renal calculi’, are solid crystal masses that are most often originated in the kidneys but can develop in other parts along the urinary tract. The urinary tract consists of the bladder, kidneys, ureters and…

Kwara State deputy governor, Kayode Alabi, and his wife Abieyuwa have tested positive to coronavirus. Rafiu Ajakaye, who is the spokesperson of the state Technical Committee on COVID-19 revealed the news in a statement. He said: …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced  288 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country, which brought the total number of infections to 44,129. SEE ALSO: Lockdown: 289 Nigerians Return Home From…

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), says a number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials to prevent COVID-19 pandemic. SEE ALSO: Germany’s Coronavirus App Gets 9.6m Downloads…

The Medical doctors under the auspices of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), in Ondo State on Monday suspended it one month old strike. SEE ALSO: Enugu State Govt. Distributes…

Nigeria reported 304 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as the death toll jumps to 888. SEE ALSO: LASEMA reveals Cause of Oregun Fire outbreak Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its official…

Beans are usually tagged as the ‘villains’ in the food series. In fact, a good number of us want nothing to do with beans while in reality we need it to balance and maintain a healthy diet. It is one legume that is packed with a lot of…

Recent studies have shown that eating an early dinner is helpful because eating late can result in weight gain and high blood sugar levels regardless of calories present in the meal because it might affect the individual’s blood glucose and…

Corn is the seed of a plant in the grass family and is also known as maize. It is a very popular cereal grain and can be transformed into a variety of other foods like popcorn, sweet corn, etc. In several parts of Nigeria, it sure is…

The Lagos State government, on Sunday, announced the recovery and discharge of 37 coronavirus patients from its isolation centres. SEE ALSO: JUST IN: President Buhari attends Juma'at service at Aso Villa Mosque Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led the pack on Saturday  with 130 Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as the country recorded 386 new infection in the country. SEE ALSO: Nigerian students, others contribute $42.4bn to U.S. economy Data…

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has recovered from COVID-19, after 11 days in isolation. SEE ALSO: Breaking: Multiple Bomb Blasts Rock Maiduguri Fayemi , in the early hours of Saturday confirmed this new development on his verified Twitter…

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi, his daughter and three of his aides have tested negative to COVID-19. SEE ALSO: "Igbo people are happy with Buhari" - Billionaire Arthur Eze The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Umahi on July 4,…

Diet soda is a very common item in beverage stores today and is usually sought after by people who want to cut down on calorie/sugar intake. A lot of us usually pick diet sodas over others when ‘dieting’. Most popular carbonated drinks…

The Kano State Government says it will send its officials to the Eid praying grounds in the state to ensure total compliance with the COVID-19 protocols. SEE ALSO: Three Suspects Arraigned For Alleged Illegal Tax Collection Gov. Abdullahi…

Kano State Government says it has trained over 30, 000 health workers to stem further spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. SEE ALSO: Lagos leads again as Nigeria records 587 new COVID-19 cases The government also…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called on Nigerians to take preventive measures against the Coronavirus during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as the country recorded 481 new infections. SEE ALSO: Trump's National…

When faced with cases of illnesses or injuries that prove difficult to heal, introduction of a variety of foods can make the healing faster and easier. Foods we eat can significantly help us to prevent and manage symptoms. Getting nutrients…

A lot of us came to the knowledge of vitiligo in the last two years but still a good number of people do not have basic information about it and do not also bother to do any researches. Well congratulations because the research has been…

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has urged Muslims to strictly adhere to the health and safety regulations as provided by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. SEE ALSO: Governors Working to…

The Enugu State government on Thursday announced 49 new cases of COVID-19 infection, bringing the total number in the state to 790. SEE ALSO: Resident Doctors Set To Embark on Fresh Strike in Three Weeks The state Commissioner for Health,…

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of equipments worth over N300 million to hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state. Sule, while flagging off the exercise at the…

The Police Command in Sokoto State has urged residents to comply with all the safety advisories aimed at containing the COVID-19 pandemic during the Eid-el Kabir celebrations. SEE ALSO: Malmesbury Inmates Stage Prison Break, Manhunt…

The number of COVID-19 cases in Lagos State now stands at 14,848, according to data released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Nigeria at its most hopeless state in 50 years - Junaid Mohammed The…

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in mental health that causes higher-than-normal levels of hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors in an individual. It also comes with an inability to maintain…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 624 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus increased to 41, 804. SEE ALSO: ‘I Sleep 10 Hours A Day’- Nigerian Billionaire, Femi Otedola The NCDC…