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…
Expert links increased neck, back pains to mobile phones
Prolonged use of mobile phones and bad posture at work places are…
Stakeholders call for effective funding of Nigeria’s health sector
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have called for efficient funding of the…
Australia could be first to eliminate cervical cancer- study
Australia could be the first country in the world to effectively eradicate…
9jaSAFE Award Announces Nov 9 For Award Dinner
Organisers of the Nigeria Safety Award for Excellence (9jaSAFE), the nation’s leading…
Flood: Nigerian Red Cross targets 300,000 affected persons for assistance
The Nigerian Red Cross Society with support from the International Federation of…
27 people die from alcohol poisoning
Twenty-seven people have died in Iran from alcohol poisoning, and a further…
Include eggs in children’s daily diet to avoid stunted growth – Official
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN-Nigeria), an international non-governmental organisation, says…
Rotten Tomatoes Can Cause Cancer – NAFDAC Warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on…
Zoonotic diseases: Don’t leave children with pets – Expert warns
Dr Victor Fayomi, a General Medical Practitioner with a private hospital in…
Stress not necessarily bad – Doctor
Dr Gregory Mowete, a medical officer in Abuja, says stress is not…
Data shows heart disease as Australia’s leading cause of death
Heart disease is still Australia’s leading cause of death but alcohol-induced deaths…
China reports new African swine fever outbreak in Inner Mongolia
China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia has reported a new outbreak of…
Chewing Sticks Prevent Tooth Decay More than Conventional Toothpaste
Nigerian researchers have demonstrated that local chewing sticks performed better than fluoride-based…