FOODS RICH IN TRANS FAT *Diets high in trans fat, hydrogenated oils increase heart disease risk by 21%, deaths by 28%*1,300 Nigerians died in 2010 due to unnecessary exposure to toxic chemical, researchers find*Healthier alternatives include natural unsaturated liquid vegetable oils- olive, canola, corn, soy*WHO, others plan to eliminate industrially produced trans-fatty acids from global […]
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By Ayo Fadaka The entire media in Nigeria, and probably beyond, both traditional and social, have been agog since Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s desire to encourage marijuana or cannabis cultivation, hit the headlines. I however want to place on the records my personal support for this venture. It is imperative to declare that I […]
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Millions of women around the world who want to prevent pregnancy are unable to access contraception, the UN said on Wednesday. According to the State of World Population report from the UN Population Fund, despite increases in the number of women using modern contraceptives, reproductive rights are still out of reach for many women. The […]
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said an effective National Health Insurance scheme remains the best panacea for development of the health sector and an efficient healthcare delivery in the country. This was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande. Speaking while receiving a delegation of the […]
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2,300 children under five years die daily from preventable causes 145 women die daily from preventable causes related to pregnancy, childbirth The Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Faisal Shuaib, has decried the high rate of maternal and child mortality rate in Nigeria. She spoke on Monday in Abuja, while presenting […]
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Popularly termed “aya” by the Hausa’s, these nuts are one of the earliest recorded plants cultivated in ancient Egypt which serve as oral medications. Counted among the healthiest plants in the world, tiger nuts are known to help in the prevention of a number of diseases like heart attack, thrombosis and help activate blood circulation. […]
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The Nigeria Optometric Association, Enugu State Chapter (NOAESC) have advised teenagers to shun activities that can damage their eyes including artificial eye lashes, mascara and tampering with eye lids. The optometrists made the call during sensitization of students of some selected secondary schools in Enugu State on Thursday to educate them on the need to […]
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As part of its ongoing efforts and collaborations to raise awareness on glaucoma and improve access to quality care and management of the eye disease in Nigeria, the Eye Foundation Hospital Group organized a 3rd Biennial International Glaucoma Symposium between February 4 and 7 in Lagos. The theme of the international symposium was New Horizon […]
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A recent Chinese study found that eating more allium vegetables may slash the risk of getting colorectal cancer. Allium is the Latin word for garlic. Researchers from the First Hospital of China Medical University in Shenyang, Liaoning Province conducted case-control study from June 2009 to November 2011 in three local hospitals. A total of 833 […]
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By Aghogho Ayanruoh PREPARATIONGrate 5 bitter kolas, 5 slices of garlic, a piece of ginger. Put everything in a container to be filled with 1 liter of water to keep cool. Shake well and have a drink morning and evening 30 minutes before or after the meal BENEFICIAL EFFECTS IN WOMEN:– treats ovarian cysts– treat […]
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