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 […]
Beware: 10 Things To Know About Deadly Diphtheria Disease
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed cases of diphtheria in Kano and Lagos states. This is even as the centre said it was monitoring the situation in Yobe and Osun states where cases were being picked up. Here are the the 10 things you need to know about diphtheria disease: 1. […]
UN warns of acute Malnutrition in Nigeria, 14 other Countries
The United Nations has called for immediate action to protect the most vulnerable children in 15 countries that have been hit hardest by an unprecedented food and nutrition crisis. The request was made in a statement issued by five United Nations agencies. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the UN has identified some […]
Nigerian Doctors Threaten Fresh Strike
The Nigerian Association of Residents Doctors (NARD) has again threatened to commence a strike if the Nigerian government fails to meet its demands. The association in a letter addressed to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Monday, and signed by its President, Emeka Orji, said processes for the strike would commence if the demands […]
Family Planning is an Ancient Practice And It’s a Preventive Medicine || Medical Expert
The President Emeritus Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) Prof. Oladapo Ladipo has described family planning as preventive medicine. Ladipo said this Wednesday during a Media Roundtable ahead of the 7th Nigeria Family Planning Conference 2022 in Abuja with the theme “Journey to 2030: The Opportunities Ahead.” He said family planning is a preventive […]
Doing These FIVE Things Is Killing Yourself Gradually Unknowingly
Researchers prove that people should have a healthy lifestyle to maintain good health. People who do not adhere to the guidelines are more likely to develop diabetes, obesity, heart disease, renal disease, and other health issues. Unhealthy bodies tire out much more quickly than healthy bodies, and exhausted bodies lose their self-confidence and motivation. Whether […]
Your Health: Signs That Show You Have A Vitamin Deficiency
You must eat a well-balanced diet with enough nutritious fruits, vegetables, and protein to live a healthy lifestyle. You would see a series of uncomfortable symptoms if your body lacks any essential vitamin. Identifying the symptoms of a vitamin deficiency is the first step to addressing the issue. Common symptoms experienced by people suffering from […]
Food You Eat Everyday That Are Very Harmful (Check Details)
With the hustle and bustle that goes on in our daily lives, it’s easy for us parents to prioritize convenience in our lives. Sadly, these little conveniences have harmful effects, and eating cancer-causing foods is a perfect example of this. Processed meat is one of the top offenders, but it is only one of the […]