Health

Life in Nigeria is trying to reduce your lifespan! If you live here then you know exactly what I’m talking about, the stress alone is enough to end you. One thing does stand out right […]

New research presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 13-16) showed that the geographical range of vector-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, leishmaniasis, and […]

Improving fitness does not require doing activities you do not like. That is the main message of research presented at EuroPrevent 2019. The largest study to date of cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy people found that […]

Joan, a lady in her late 20s, makes a living by having sex with people she barely knows; some she has never met before. Joan lives with some of her friends in Kubwa, a suburb […]

Pharmacists under the aegis of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) have tasked the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on effective regulation as a tool for national development.Until now, several […]

A United States of America, USA based healthcare expert and a leading member of the League of Nigerians In Diaspora, LNID, Chief Shegun Olagundoye, has urged investors and professionals in the Diaspora to return home […]

The debate on whether the use of the popular talcum powder causes cancer has refused to go away. Indeed, the use of talcum powder has become a controversial issue as growing evidence suggests that its […]

With the rising cases of oral diseases in Nigeria, dentists have said it may increase the risk of heart attack, diabetes, cancer, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), stroke and other health problems, if not addressed […]

Several reports have labelled soft drinks as extremely harmful to your health and a lot of people are already aware of the dangers. But this doesn’t seem to affect the addiction people have, doesn’t stop […]

A recent study says one can exceed the recommended daily intake of salt by taking few doses of painkillers — thus increasing the chances of cardiovascular diseases. Health experts have over the years advised a […]

People with insomnia struggle to get a good night’s rest and wonder how to sleep better They may be plagued by trouble falling asleep, unwelcome awakenings during the night, or fitful sleep — alone or […]

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 […]

For a variety of reasons, some healthcare givers often advise the use of food supplements to boost health. There is now a wide range of food supplements in the market. What should an average user […]

Today is Valentine. Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints […]

A healthful diet can “significantly reduce” symptoms of depression. That’s the definitive conclusion from a meta-analysis of existing randomized, clinical trials. Researchers have long suspected that a poor diet can lead to poor mental health. […]

Good health, they say, is wealth but one’s health can become a devourer through frequent medical treatment if not well-cared for. What we consume is expected to serve as nutrients and medicine to the body. […]