Untreated Chronic Inflammation Causes Cancer – Doctor Warns
Dr Emmanuel Chimezue, an Abuja based physician, has warned that untreated chronic…
How Africa can earn polio-free certification — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Africa stood the chance of being…
Consumption of processed foods can lead to pile – Expert
An Abuja- based medical doctor, Dr Nkechi Anthony, on Wednesday, warned that…
Bulgarian government survives no-confidence vote over healthcare
Bulgaria’s government survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday brought by the opposition…
Physician warns against high cholesterol in body
Dr Ovo Ogbinaka, a physician at Central Hospital, Ughelli, Delta, says high…
Good oral health linked to blood pressure control – Study
Italian researchers have found that good oral health can benefit those trying…
Bauchi Govt battles Type 2 Polio virus
The Bauchi State Government says it is intensifying efforts on surveillance system…
Educate your children about sex – Expert advises parents
Dr. Fatimoh Lah of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has…
Female adults above 60 years of age likely to suffer arthritis — Physician
Dr Ovo Ogbinaka, a medical doctor at the Central Hospital Ughelli, Delta,…
NHIS Board Suspends Executive Secretary Indefinitely
The governing board of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has suspended…
Sore throat in children can lead to heart disease – Cardiologist
Prof. Fidelia Bode-Thomas, a Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist, on Thursday, warned that children…
NAFDAC bans Malco vitamin B complex injection in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
Family Planning: Kogi has low level of contraceptive usage – USAID
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) says Kogi is currently ranked…
Egg is vital to brain development, says CPC
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) says egg is very vital to the…
NMA urges Niger Govt. to speed up action on proposed school of medicine
Niger chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has urged Niger Government…
How to address HIV-infected persons
Some stakeholders on HIV awareness project have called on media practitioners to…
Only states with Health Insurance Scheme can benefit from Basic Healthcare Fund – Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Friday said only states…
18 Nigerians die of tuberculosis hourly
No fewer than 18 Nigerians die hourly from Tuberculosis (TB), the National…
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu discharged from hospital
South African anti-apartheid activist, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has been discharged from hospital…
Girl-Child Day: Association says Nigeria is Losing Her Youths to Unsafe Sex
The Association for the Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP) says Nigeria is…
Long Stay on Computer causes Vision Syndrome, says Expert
A Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Modupe Idris, says staying on computer for long…
Bow-leg, K-leg: Orthopaedist Advises Pregnant Women to Eat Balanced Diet
Dr Charles Anakwe, an Orthopaedic Surgeon, on Thursday advised pregnant women to…
Prices of 17 cancer drugs cut by 56%
China National Healthcare Security Administration on Thursday said payment standards for 17…
Ondo Govt. approves N1.5bn for cancer treatment centre
The Ondo State Government said on Wednesday in Akure that it had…
Half of mental health disorders start at adolescence – WHO
Half of all mental illnesses begin at the adolescent age – before…
Cerebrospinal Meningitis: How Ignorance, Traditional Medicine Cause Preventable Deaths
“Will I ever see my children again? It has been over one…
Miyetti Allah pledges support for Immunization against child killer diseases
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, has pledged to support immunization of child…
5 Ways Water Helps You Lose Weight
Water is a very useful friend in your weight-loss journey for both…
NGO wants media to step up reportage on nutrition issues
The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), an NGO, has urged…
50% of Nigerian women are living with breast cancer – CMD
Dr Jide Owolana, the Chief Medical Director, Living Standard Hospital, Benin, says…