“About one-third of our adult population is hypertensive” – Doctor warns, reveals solution
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Ramon Moronkola, has advised people to avoid excessive…
Hypertension also affects children – Nigerian Cardiac Society
The Nigerian Cardiac Society says high blood pressure also known as hypertension affects…
Wrong diagnosis killed my wife – Oshiomhole
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has revealed…
NAFDAC alerts public on circulation of fake cold caplets in Gombe state
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on…
FG pledges to prioritise cancer treatment, promote early detection, cure
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has promised to prioritise cancer…
WHO issues guidelines to prevent dementia
The number of people with dementia worldwide is expected to triple in…
Migraine increases risk of pregnancy complications – Study
A recent study conducted at Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, has revealed that…
NAFDAC seals 20 medicine stores over alleged sale of fake drugs
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Sunday,…
I can’t have kids; I removed my womb for medical reasons – Nse Ikpe-Etim
Popular Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe-Etim has disclosed that she could never have…
You can live fulfilled life with sickle cell disorder – Initiative
Ms Toyin Adeshola, Founder, Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative (SAMI), has…
Rabies kill young lady after rescuing infected stray dog
A 24-year-old young lady, Birgitte Kallestad has lost her life to rabies-…
British royals William, Kate, Harry, others launch mental health text service
Britain’s young royals, brothers Prince William and Prince Harry and their wives…
Chronic stress can harm female reproductive function-Study
Chronic stress could be harming female reproductive function due to the overproduction…
“State of our teaching hospitals worrisome” – Senate laments, invites Health Minister
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Health to conduct an emergency…
Nigeria can prevent 13% of death of children through breastfeeding – Initiative
Technical Advisor, Policy and Advocacy, Alive & Thrive, Mrs Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, says…
Kidnapping: Cross River doctors threaten to withdraw services
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Cross River has threatened to withdraw…
1 in 10 patients gets avoidable infection during treatment in Nigerian hospitals – Expert says
On Hand Hygiene Day, Dr Nubwa Medugu, Consultant Pathologist, with the National…
Poor feeding responsible for high death rate in children – NAFDAC
Mrs Benedicta Ughanze, the Assistant Director, Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of…
Polio: Govt mobilises 1,685 personnel for house-to-house vaccination in Adamawa
The Chairman, State Taskforce on Immunization, and also the Deputy Governor of…
Scientists working hard to find HIV cure – Don
Prof. Ravindra Gupta, Professor of Clinical Microbiology, University College, London, on Saturday,…
Graphic Photos: Contact lenses severely damage woman’s eyes
A US-based doctor, Patrick Vollmer, recently posted some sickening photos of the…
Nigeria loses over 2,000 doctors, nurses to other countries each year
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has expressed worry over the brain drain…
Food scientist tasks Nigerians on consumption of safe foods
A food scientist, Mrs Vera Eze, has advised Nigerians to always ensure…
FG to spend over N1bn as compensation for codeine seizures — NAFDAC boss
Prof. Moji Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration…
Why drug-resistant diseases may cause 10m deaths yearly by 2050 – UN
The United Nations (UN) Ad hoc Interagency Coordinating Group on Antimicrobial Resistance…
Nigeria anxiously waiting for result of trial vaccine in Malawi – FG
The Federal Government says it is anxiously waiting for the result of…
Illegal abortion to carry murder charge – Oyo Assembly passes Family Planning Bill
The Oyo State House of Assembly, under the Leadership of Olagunju Ojo,…
Drones to deliver vaccines, blood, drugs across Ghana
Hundreds of drones will begin delivering life-saving vaccines, blood and medicines to…
Man narrates how his mother woke up 27 years after going into coma
A young man, Omar Webiar, has shared an inspiring story of how…
“We have excess doctors, nothing wrong if some leave the country” – Minister of Labour
Nigeria’s current Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has opined…