The Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Prof Akin Abayomi, has said haematologists are scarce in most hospitals in Nigeria because the present haematologists have not made the discipline attractive. Abayomi, however, asserted that the profession could be made interesting by…

The Nigerian government has clarified that its planned electricity subsidy for tertiary educational institutions may only apply to 37 federal universities and seven teaching hospitals affiliated with some of them. The government also said the private businesses inside the selected…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that the federal government’s healthcare reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. Speaking at the commissioning of Sahad Hospitals in Abuja, Mr Shettima outlined a comprehensive strategy to address longstanding challenges and…

According to a new study, evenly spreading out the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity throughout the week may not be necessary to reap its benefits for cognitive health.The authors of the study were particularly interested in the effect…

The Joint Association of Medical and Health Workers Union in Yobe has suspended the strike it started on Friday morning. The workers went on strike demanding the payment of their hazard allowances approved by the state government in 2019. The…

Nigeria has recorded 48 confirmed Mpox cases and 868 suspected cases in 19 States, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in 35 Local Government Areas of the federation. No Mpox- related death has been recorded anywhere in Nigeria yet, according the Nigeria…

Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are associated with an increased risk for brain-related health issues. Using brain imaging, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet confirm that both diabetes and prediabetes are correlated to accelerated brain aging.Scientists found making healthy lifestyle…

“Catching up” on sleep over the weekend could reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%, a new study suggests.Sleep deprivation — often defined as less than 7 hours a night — can present a host of health problems that…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare threatened on Thursday to invoke the no-work-no-pay rule against members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) who are on strike over the abduction of one of their colleagues in Kaduna…

The federal government has appealed to the members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call off their seven-day warning strike. The Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, made the call on Thursday in Kaduna during a…

A new treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) has proved successful enough to avoid surgery and reduce the risk of recurrence, according to a new study.Total neaoadjuvant treatment (TNT) involves bouts of short-course radiotherapy followed by different rounds of…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration says Fat-Filled Milk Powder (FFMP) is “recognised” and approved for consumption in Nigeria. However, the agency did not address how the product has been misleadingly sold and advertised to Nigerians as milk.…

Polyphenols are a type of chemical naturally occurring in plant-based foods that are antioxidants. Because polyphenols taste bitter, they interact with the bitter taste receptors on the tongue, known as the Type 2 taste receptors (TR2).Past studies show that TR2…

Kidney damage can sneak up on anyone, often silently and without warning. Unhealthy lifestyle choices and certain habits can put excessive strain on these vital organs, leading to irreversible damage. PUNCH Online reported on Wednesday that our kidneys filter waste,…

Share on PinterestNew research found that a type of Alzheimer’s disease medication may help slow down cognitive decline in people with dementia with Lewy bodies. Maskot/Getty ImagesThere is currently no cure for dementia with Lewy bodies, which is the 2nd…