Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition, and research is ongoing about why the condition develops.Researchers are interested in understanding how the gut microbiome affects type 2 diabetes.A recent review highlighted existing literature on the gut microbiome and type 2…

Fasting, or restricting your intake of solid foods, is often promoted as a means of losing weight.Studies have suggested that intermittent fasting — alternating restricted food intake with usual eating patterns — may have several health benefits.Now, a study in…

One of the main functions of the human brain is to create memories. A number of lifestyle factors can help improve a person’s ability to create memories, including proper sleep. Researchers from Cornell University have found that during sleep the…

Researchers at at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a blood test that examines over 200 proteins to assess an individual’s biological aging rate.According to the research, the test — developed using machine learning — can predict a person’s likelihood of…

A former Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Ifedayo Adetifa, has been appointed as the Chief Transformation Officer of FIND, a global non-profit organisation that “accelerates equitable access to reliable diagnosis around the world.” The…

A university don, Monsuru Adeleke, has said the battle against the malaria scourge in Nigeria could only be won if the government and policymakers adopt integrated vector control strategies to combat vector-borne diseases. Mr Adeleke, a professor who is an…

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC ) has intercepted and seized three petrol tanker trucks in Apapa, Lagos, carrying crude edible vegetable oil. NAFDAC said in a press statement on Wednesday that it acted “on…

The Africa CDC says controlling the spread of Mpox will require immediate action on the continent as the risk of spread between neighbouring countries and globally is high. Cross-border movement, low public understanding of Mpox transmission, and insufficient response capacity…

Plant-based eating patterns have been shown to lower the risk of mortality compared to animal-based eating patterns. A new study found that eating more plant fats could lower the risk of dying from any cause and the risk of dying…

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has announced a lump sum of ₦200 million as allowances to support the residency training of 150 medical doctors. Mr Zulum announced this Wednesday during a meeting with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)…

A ketogenic diet can interact with certain cancer therapies to block the development of pancreatic cancer in mice, scientists at the University of California San Francisco have found.By combining a new treatment still in clinical trials with diet, researchers were…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa, following a request by the Nasarawa State Government. The conversion of the health facility to…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Abdurrahman Sheshe as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, for a second and final term of four years, with effect from 5 December 2023. Mr Sheshe, a professor,…

There is a known association between Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. Past research shows there may be a possible genetic link between these two conditions. Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia have found a potential genetic connection between Alzheimer’s…

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Bauchi State office, has begun a three-day exercise in markets in Bauchi State to Bauchi markets to mop up fake Milo chocolate drinks in circulation. Paul Kamai made this…