President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja disclosed that the new report on HIV prevalence put the people living with the dreaded disease currently in the country at 1.9 million. Buhari spoke while formally unveiling the findings of the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) in Abuja. Buhari noted during the presidential announcement […]
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Not less than 18 Nigerians die from Tuberculosis (TB) every hour, a TB expert and Board Chairman of “Stop TB partnership Nigeria”, Lovett Lawson, has said. Lawson, disclosed this at a pre-World TB Day press conference in Abuja on Thursday. The World TB Day is celebrated March 24 to raise awareness about the health, social […]
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A new study conducted by the American College of Cardiology has linked a low-carbohydrate diet to an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation. People getting a low proportion of calories from carbohydrates such as grains, fruits and starchy vegetables are significantly likely to develop atrial fibrillation, the study claims. Atrial fibrillation is a rapid and irregular […]
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An Abuja based medical practitioner, Dr Chioma Ofoekii, has warned that excess heat could cause an underlying health danger to pregnant women if not properly managed. Ofoekii made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja. “In pregnancy, there are natural physiological changes that alter the normal regulation […]
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Napping could boost memory, mood, information processing speed and overall cognitive functioning in teens, a new study suggests. Published by the Sleep Research Society, the study sought to find out if splitting sleep across day and night is a healthy alternative to having a main and often insufficient night sleep. The researchers measured cognitive performance […]
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A new study has found that artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) could lead to vascular diseases, local media reported on Saturday. According to the study published on Thursday in the journal, Stroke, drinking over two ASBs a day could increase the risk of all types of stroke. The result was based on an analysis of over […]
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Jane Eleodi, a clinical dietician, says pregnant women who regularly eat date fruits will have reduced need for induced labour. Eleodi, who is a nutritionist with JSPRINGS Nutrition and Dietary Health, Nature Support Ltd Lagos, said dates have been studied for their potentials to ease late-term labour in pregnant women. “Eating these fruits throughout the last […]
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In commemoration of the 2019 World Cancer Day and demonstration of its unwavering commitment to the fight against breast cancer in Nigeria, Polaris Bank has encouraged Nigerians to adhere to quality eating habit and healthy lifestyle to avoid contracting cancer. According to Cancer Research UK, “Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help you keep a […]
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An ongoing research is trying to find the reasons for the high rate of prostate cancer among black men. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and sixth leading cause of cancer deaths among men globally. According to the American Cancer Society, the rates are much higher in African-American men compared to other racial […]
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The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) on Monday, gave the federal government until end of the month to meet the unions’ outstanding demands, or it would embark on industrial action. Josiah Biobelemoye, JOHESU’s National Chairman, said in Lagos, that government had failed to adjust college skills for its members. Biobelemoye also said that the government […]
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