Health

A study published on Thursday in the journal Chem showed that a combination of existing drugs could reduce the size of cancerous tumors much more effectively than current treatments. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin…

The Chairman, Association for Advancement of Family Planning, Dr. Ejike Orji, has said men and women who maintain active sex life usually look between five and seven years younger than their actual ages. The physician noted that…

The health ministry in Congo has said four more people have died from Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of the country, two weeks after another outbreak that killed 33 people in the northwest was declared over. Four new deaths…

A team of surgical staff got suspended for taking selfies mid-operation and posting them on social media. The group of medical professionals, including the surgeon, anaesthesiologist, two surgical assistants and a surgical nurse,…

Researchers say heavy drinking or long-term abstinence could both contribute to increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers from French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) and UCL investigated the…

A student of the Federal University, Lokoja, Saddam Saidu, has narrated how drug addiction almost ruined his life, but for the intervention of his father, Mohammed, who refused to give up on him. The Political Science student explained…

The Adamawa state Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed 24 new cases of cholera in over four Local government areas in the state. A statement on the cholera epidemic issued by the Information Officer of the ministry, Mohammed…

Nigerian doctor, Chioma @Deekachy_md, shared the photos of the elderly woman, Alhaja Alakija, who according to her has lived with sickle cell anemia for 94 years. She shared the photos to disabuse the minds of Nigerians who believe that…

The World Health Organization on Monday classified "gaming disorder" as a mental health condition. The condition described as ‘gaming disorder’ will be added to the 11th edition of WHO’s International Classification of Diseases.…

A regenerative bandage has been developed to speed up healing of wounds and sores. The device is good news for diabetic patients, particularly because a mild untreated scratch for them may turn into an open wound that could…

While some women are naturally born with saggy Bosom s,others are caused by a number of bad habits you could be guilty of. Leading surgeon,Dr Dirk Kremer of Harley Street Aesthetics, told Glamour that a number of habits that you might…

The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewol, has asked the Nigeria Police Force to henceforth arrest defaulters of the ban on tobacco products including Shisha. The Health Minister gave the directive at a press conference in Abuja to mark the…

Artificial sweeteners alone cannot raise your blood sugar. According to a study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the researchers concluded that artificial sweeteners don’t affect blood sugar levels. Artificial…

The World Health Organisation has called on all its member states including Nigeria, to increase taxes on cigarettes to discourage people from tobacco consumption. Also, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for synergy…

There is an outbreak of the Ebola virus in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and dozens have died. As a result, Nigerians are expecting more as regards the screening of passengers coming into the country, but have been…