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 […]
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 […]