NGO urges Nigerians to go for regular cancer screening for early detection
The Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), an NGO, has called on Nigerians to…
New Lassa fever cases reported in Edo, Ondo, Bauchi
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) yesterday said that seven new cases…
NAFDAC seizes N 2.5m fruit juices, drugs, food, in Sokoto
The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has…
How consumption of Ponmo could kill you- Study
Recent health studies have shown that colorectal cancer is a major cause…
Lagos Markets: Live-in traders slowing vector control programme
Efforts by the Lagos State Government to control vector-borne diseases, especially Lassa…
Sokoto State Govt. purchases N100m drugs for pregnant women, under-five children
The Sokoto State Government has purchased assorted drugs worth N100 million for…
Painful sex, increased urination early signs of fibroid – fertility expert
A fertility expert, Dr. Stephen Hwande, says that pain during intercourse, increased…
Health director warns against smoking, excess intake of alcohol to prevent cancer
Dr Okechukwu Ossai, the Director of Public Health, Enugu State Ministry of…
Expert advises men to go for fertility test
A fertility expert, Dr Sharon Arigbe-Osula, has urged men to always go…
Kwara Commissioner blames drug abuse for social vices
Alhaji Mahmud Ajeigbe, the Kwara Commissioner for Information and Communications, on Sunday…
Fewer persons contract HIV in Plateau in 2016- Agency
The Plateau Aids Control Agency (PLACA) says the state has recorded fewer…
WHO predicts unhealthy lifestyle may cause 17.6m cancer-related deaths globally in 30 years
The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that the world may record more…
Physician alerts on dangers of fruits’ consumption
An Abuja-based General Physician with a private hospital, Dr Godwin Ezeora, has…
VIOs to commence computerised drivers test June 1
Prospective drivers seeking to obtain a driver’s licence will from June 1…
Oyo criminalises stigmatisation against people living with HIV/AIDS
The Oyo State Government on Friday launched the state’s HIV/AIDS Anti-Stigma Law…
250,000 women die of cervical cancer yearly – WHO
No fewer than 250,000 women are killed by cervical cancer every year…
Gombe Govt. equips ultra-modern hospital with N2b. worth of facilities
Gombe state government has equipped its newly constructed ultra-modern Women and Childrens’…
Specialist warns of dangers of extreme dieting
A dietitian, Mrs Iheoma Nwabueze has warned on the dangers of extreme…
Expert warns against wrong sleeping position in pregnancy
A gynaecologist, Dr Nathaniel Adewole, has warned that sleeping on the back…
Expert says exclusive breastfeeding averts 13% of newborn deaths
A nutrition specialist, Mrs Ada Ezeogu, says 13 per cent of newborn…
Jigawa Govt. to employ 450 health workers
The Jigawa Commissioner for Health, Dr Abba Zakari said the state government…
Council approves establisment of AIDS Trust Fund
The National Council on AIDS has approved the establishment of a special…
Mortality: Kaduna Govt recruits 1,245 healthcare workers
He said the council’s approval was secured for recruiting 1,245 professional health…
NDLEA to assist families with drug-related problems
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will assist families…
Expert says 370, 000 people are HIV positive in A’Ibom
Dr Ememabasi Bassey, a medical doctor with the University of Uyo Teaching…
Excessive alcohol intake increases progression of hepatitis – Expert
Dr Uchinna Iroka of the Department of Accident and Emergency Unit, Minna…
100 inmates escape Rehab Facility
A breakout at a drug rehabilitation centre in southern Vietnam resulted in…
Healthy lifestyle reduces risk of enlarged prostate-Doctor
Chisom Okwara, an Urologist at the Bravi Foundation Centre, Abuja, says maintaining…
3 Reasons Why A Cucumber Is your Body’s best Friend
Cucumber is a part of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae along with watermelon. It…
Cancer: Group urges Nigerians to embrace voluntary medical check
A cancer advocacy group, Stand Up To Cancer Nigeria, on Sunday urged…