A new research, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, finds that sleep deprivation increases sensitivity to pain by numbing the brain’s painkilling response. The effects of sleep deprivation on the brain are numerous, from inducing […]
A salad is a dish of small pieces of sliced, grated or diced foods. More often than not, this food is made up of different vegetables. However, there are different types of salads that contain […]
In a bid to promote the prevention of STIs, HIV and unwanted pregnancies, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has disclosed plans to distribute about 600,000 condoms for free in Nigeria. AHF, Country Program Director, Dr. Echey […]
Nigeria, Africa’s largest country, is in dire need of doctors to meet the health needs of its citizens, official statistics show. Only one medical doctor is available to cater for every 4,845 Nigerians, the official […]
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has said the federal government is investing in cancer treatment centres, equipped with innovative machines to ensure more people are treated in the country, rather than travelling outside […]
“once tomatoes become rotten, they will have microorganisms, mostly fungi, and fungi in rotten tomatoes produce mycotoxins which are deadly and induce cancer, and cause immune deficiency in man and animals. Mycotoxins are deadly and […]
Depression is fast becoming as common as malaria in Nigeria. Unfortunately, most of the estimated 60 million people with the mental health disorder do not know they have the condition and some are living in […]
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment methods. Two of the most common […]
For most people, festive periods like the Yuletide are synonymous with consumption of tasty foods and drinks in quantities that are larger and richer than normal. Most individuals tend to be less active during the […]
The foods we eat can have a big impact on the structure and health of our brains. Eating a brain-boosting diet can support both short- and long-term brain function.The brain is an energy-intensive organ, using […]
A statement by the Director-General of the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mrs. Folashade Onanuga to the soon-to-retire staff of the state public service on the action plans to extend health insurance services to them […]
*Prevention can start today. Protect yourself and avoid stroke, regardless of your age, family history. What can you do to prevent stroke? Age makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, as does having a […]
As a way of demonstrating its commitment to promoting fitness and healthy living amongst Nigerians, Keystone Bank Limited, has announced its partner,ship with Orange Island Development, a real estate investment firm, to host the maiden […]
*Discover cocktail of cancer medication, plant-based supplement could halt body’s decline An anti-ageing drug may be on the horizon, research suggests. Scientists have discovered a drug cocktail that clears senescent – or ‘zombie’ – cells […]
Dr. Francis Adedayo Faduyile is the President, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Associate Professor/Consultant Pathologist, Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASCOM)/ Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, Lagos. Faduyile in […]
Research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute, United States (U.S.) has uncovered a cause of declining motor function and increased frailty in tiny ageing worms — and a way to slow it down. […]
A Paediatrician, Dr Uche Anene-Nzelu, says malnourishment can cause severe issues for children including malaria, measles and pneumonia. Anene-Nzelu, who works at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, spoke with the News Agency of […]
Dear Sir, Broadly speaking, diabetes is a disease of civilisation that occurs due to the malappropriation of excessive nutrients in genetically predisposed individuals. This is supported by medical literature showing that type 2 diabetes and […]
Exposure to cannabis by men in their child-bearing years alters the genetic profile of their sperm, says a study conducted at Duke University Medical Center, US. The study also found that many outside factors can […]
She said: “Quite often, we talk about celebration without considering the fact that you can only have fun when you are healthy. What is your nutritional objective as the New Year approaches? Of course, this […]
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