Breast cancer WHO explains unaffordability of chronic diseases drugs A new research published, yesterday, in The Guardian of United Kingdom (UK) confirmed that all types of hormonal contraceptives carry a small increased risk of breast cancer. The research establishing a link with progestogen pills for the first time was published in PLOS Medicine. Data analysis […]
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Millions of people in Horn of Africaz facing food shortages due to worst drought in 40 years, rising global food costs Two-and-a-half billion dollars: that’s how much funding the United Nations (UN) World Health Organisation (WHO) will need across its operations this year, it said on Monday, to help a record number of people facing […]
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Looking for the best place to study Nursing? Well, Nigerian students are continuing to accept places to study nursing at the University of Dundee in the UK and they have a range of scholarship options for African undergraduate students up to £6000 per year of study. Here are some of the reasons why they are […]
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Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Olabode Ladipo (right); wife of Chief Medical Director (CMD), University College Hospital (UCH), Mrs. Bolanle Otegbayo; her husband, Prof. Abiodun Otegbayo; Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire and others during the minister’s working visit to UCH in Ibadan…yesterday. Credit: NAN The Federal Government, yesterday, said it had begun work […]
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Health authorities in the country, including the Minister of Health and all health commissioners should bury their heads in shame for the appallingly poor manner with which they address cancer, which is no doubt, a major health challenge. Recent statistics show that cancer kills no fewer than 78,000 Nigerians and infects 125,000 new persons yearly, […]
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A sleeping 24-day-old baby cradled by his mother – UNICEF-UN0188884-Njiokiktjien VII Photo Lagos State accounts for about 2,000 children with stunted growth due to malnutrition, Mrs Ada Ezeogu, United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nutrition Specialist, said on Saturday. Consequently, Ezeogu said that it was imperative to ensure that the numbers didn’t continue to increase because […]
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As Cuba, Nigeria envoys inspect new health facility in Abuja Founder and Chief Executive Officer, of Nisa Medical Group, Dr Ibrahim Wada, has expressed optimism that Nigeria can become a hub for medical tourism if the right facilities are on the ground. He stated this on Thursday in Abuja while inspecting Nisa Medical Group’s new […]
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Making smarter choices about the foods you eat can add up to 10 years to your life, according to research. Scientists have made major breakthroughs in the search for optimal health and longevity. These include: getting good sleep could add years to life; 20 minutes of exercise can help avoid hospitalisation for diabetes, stroke, and […]
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It is general knowledge that being on your phone right before bedtime is a no-no (because of the harmful effects of blue lights) and that you should never have a meal when it’s almost bedtime. However, there are some other habits that aren’t talked about enough that might be hindering you from getting a good […]
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• Why more Nigerians will develop end stage renal disease yearly, require dialysis, transplantation • Hypertension, diabetes, chronic infection, bleaching cream, abuse of painkillers, unregulated use of herbal medicines identified as major causes of kidney disease • Patient needs N15m for kidney transplant • Transplanted kidney can last for 26 years if patient gets good […]
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