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Measuring your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced and released into the bloodstream by cells in the liver. The body uses cholesterol to form cell membranes, aid in digestion, convert Vitamin D in
NAFDAC, NBC appeal court order on Fanta, Sprite
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) said today they have appealed a court order directing NAFDAC to compel
Warning Signs of Heart Failure
By themselves, any one sign of heart failure may not be cause for alarm. But if you have more than one of these symptoms, even if you haven’t been diagnosed
Ghana renews support to West African Health Organization
Ghanaian Health minister, Hon Kwaku Agyeman Manu, has pledged more support from Ghana to the West African Health Organization (WAHO) to improve health in the West African region. Receiving a
WHO publishes list of bacteria requiring new antibiotics
The World Heath Organisation (WHO) has published its first ever list of antibiotic-resistant “priority pathogens” – a catalogue of 12 families of bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human
Malaria outbreak in Namibia
The Ministry of Health and Social Services of Namibia has reported a malaria outbreak in the northern part of the country which has already claimed thirteen lives in the Kavango
Lagos moves to strengthen health workforce
Amidst statistics showing a slight decrease in the number of workers in its heath workforce, the Lagos State government has concluded plans towards the adoption of its Human Resources for
Universal access to sexual, reproductive health, key to gender equality, Osotimehin
“Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination. Gender equality is also vital to sustainable
Analgesics and your kidney: Facts to know
Many analgesics should not be used if there is decreased kidney function, because they reduce the blood flow to the kidney. Also,
Taking excess pain killers during menses could harm your kidney, experts warn women
By Rebecca Ejifoma Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World Kidney Day today amidst calls by experts on the need to avoid herbal concoctions and other
UNFPA names Nigerian actress, Stephanie Linus as Regional Ambassador for Maternal Health
As part of its activities in marking the international Women’s Day, the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, named Stephanie Linus, a Nigerian actress also a member of the order the
Maintaining active sex life may lead to improved job satisfaction, new study reveals
Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees’ job satisfaction and engagement at the office, underscoring the value of a strong work-life balance, an Oregon State University researcher has
Scientists discover how the body regulates high blood pressure
A breakthrough by British scientists could pave the way for more effective blood pressure drugs, The Mail Online reports. Experts have discovered how the body regulates blood pressure – giving
Patients in distress as Kubwa General Hospital introduces data computerisation
Long queues at cash points New system too slow to cope with large crowd of patients Patients wait for hours before treatment Hospital promises respite soon ABUJA – Patients now
FG to engage 200,000 voluntary health workers
The Federal Government, in collaboration with development partners, says it has concluded plans to engage 200, 000 voluntary health workers to improve immunisation, antenatal care and other health services. Dr
HEWAN symposium: Give adequate information to Nigerians – LUTH CMD urges
The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Chris Bode, yesterday charged members of the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) to strive towards disseminating adequate,
Dangote Foundation commits N200m for Kano Specialist Hospital rehabilitation
To complement its N7 billion Surgical and Diagnostic Centre (SDC) currently under construction, the Dangote Foundation has concluded the renovations of some sections of the Murtala Muhammed Specialists’ Hospital, Kano
2017 budget: NHIS seeks N32bn
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has requested the sum of N32 billion for its activities in the 2017 fiscal year. Executive Secretary of the scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, disclosed
Abandoned by husband, kidney patient cries for help
On dialysis for three years Needs N15m for transplant Says “I want to be with my son” ABUJA – Thirty -Five year old Inia Jennifer Baba will give
Itire/Ijesha FP center comes alive
LG Sole administrator, others hail NURHI as project is commissioned Mothers have been advised to make maximum use of the family planning facility provided within their vicinity to reduce unwanted
Men watch out, strenuous exercise may affect your libido – Research
Men who perform gruelling workouts have lower libidos than those who do lighter exercise, a new study claims. For years, scientists have debated whether or not exercise affects sexual desire
10 Ways to improve quality of care in health facilities, by WHO
There is increasing global awareness that good quality care is key to keeping mothers and babies alive and well. Today, each year there are 303 000 deaths of women during
Nigeria introduces rotavirus vaccine
Save the Children inaugurates Technical Working Group on introduction Pilot scheme takes off in Somolu LGA, Lagos in June Nationwide launch scheduled for 2018 Nigeria took another giant step towards the
Laugh your way to good health in 2017!
It’s still the best medicine Experts say you need it to protect your heart. It lowers blood pressure, enhances blood flow to essential organs and boosts your immunity “The most
NAFDAC seals Abuja supermarket for operating unregistered bakery
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has sealed a supermarket in Karu, a suburb of the nation’s capital, Abuja, for operating an unregistered bakery. The