EAT ME: Beans, Eggs, Six Best Foods For Eye Health
By far the most important organs of sense are our eyes. It has been proven that 80% of what we perceive and learn comes through our sense of sight. Therefore, taking good care of your eyes should be of utmost priority. Having your eyes checked regularly by professionals is important to prevent and treat eye […]
ALERT: PrimeZEN Black 6000, a Male Enhancement Capsule, May Put Your Life at Risk
PrimeZEN Black 6000, a male enhancement capsule, may cause a significant drop in blood pressure, which may be life-threatening. The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) made a post on its Twitter page on Thursday to caution Nigerians against the sale and use of the product. NAFDAC said the product is marketed online […]
ALERT: ‘Beware Of New Killer Syrup In Town’ – NAFDAC Warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians about a dangerous cough syrup in circulation. The cough syrup called ‘NATURCOLD’, is reportedly manufactured by Fraken Group. According to reports, the syrup is believed to have caused the deaths of six children under the age of five at a health facility in the health […]
Report: Contraceptives May Increase Breast Cancer Risk In Women
A new study has revealed that women who use contraceptives are at higher risk of breast cancer, regardless of the kind of birth control pills used. According to the study, progestin-only and progestin with estrogen contraceptives are associated with a slight increase in breast cancer risk. The study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine […]
WELL-BEING: 5 Health Benefits Of Eating Boiled Eggs
Boiled eggs are an excellent source of essential nutrients and can be a great addition to any meal. Eating boiled eggs provides a healthy dose of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Regarding preparation, the only difference between soft-boiled and hard-boiled eggs is how long they cook. According to a WebMD article, harder-boiled eggs are better for […]
Within 42 Days, UK Give Licenses To 162 Nigerian Doctors
In the last six weeks, 162 Nigerian-trained doctors have been licenced to practise in the United Kingdom. This is according to the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom’s register. The GMC is a public body that keeps the official register of medical practitioners in the United Kingdom. The number of Nigerian-trained doctors practising in […]
Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 109, Spreads To 22 States
Lassa fever has continued to spread in Nigeria with 676 confirmed cases recorded across 89 local government areas in 22 states of the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and prevention made this known in its Lassa fever situation report for week nine spanning January to March 5, 2023. The report showed that the […]
Breaking: NAFDAC Declares State Of Emergency On Bleaching
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has declared a State of Emergency on bleaching. This came after NAFDAC discovered that Nigeria today had been ranked first in cases of bleaching. Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of NAFDAC stated this while flagging off a media sensitization workshop on Dangers of Bleaching […]
HEALTH TIP: How to Boost Your Immune System
“A poorly functioning immune system can cause a variety of health problems.” The human immune system is arguably the most complex system in the human body. But scientists have made a lot of progress in understanding how it functions. That’s important for understanding illnesses and how to manage them. For instance, it’s important to understand […]
YOUR HEALTH: Are Mental Illnesses Spiritual?
It is fun to watch a mad man display in the market, but no one wants one as a child — Yoruba adage. One of the long-standing beliefs in Nigeria is the undue association of mental illnesses with evil people tampering with one’s destiny. While this perception may not be entirely erroneous, some other factors […]