Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there is still no cure for the disease.New disease-modifying drugs have shown potential, but there are concerns about side effects of these treatments.In the search for new therapies, a study…

Sugar substitutes have been around since 1879.One of the latest types of sugar substitutes are sugar alcohols, such as erythritol. Previous research has linked erythritol to cardiovascular issues such as heart attack and stroke.Researchers have now found that using erythritol…

Previous research shows several health concerns can increase a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, including high blood pressure. Researchers estimate 46% of adults worldwide do not know they have hypertension. Researchers from the University of New South Wales have…

The Ogun State Government has launched a health insurance scheme designed for the formal sector, comprising civil servants, public servants, and workers in the organised private sector, as part of activities lined up for the 2024 Public Service Week. The…

A new study has revealed that older age, female gender, irregular heart rhythms and daily activity levels can predict the severity of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease and their growing dependence on caregivers over the next two years.The…

The World Health Organisation has declared Mpox a global public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for the second time in two years. This is in the light of the ongoing outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic…

In response to its growing spread and rise in fatalities, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared Mpox, formerly Monkeypox, a continental public health emergency. The Director General of Africa CDC, Jean Kaseya, announced this on…

A parasite that is most widely known for its existence in cat feces could be a delivery system for proteins that target neurological disorders, a new study has found.Researchers successfully targeted protein dispersal by using an engineered version of Toxoplasma…

Parkinson’s disease is currently a chronic condition that doesn’t have a cure.Researchers are interested in ways to prevent Parkinson’s disease from occurring in the first place.A recent study in mice found that components of the seaweed Ecklonia cava may help…

To transform the nation’s healthcare landscape, the Nigerian government has introduced a policy targeted at addressing the workforce challenges facing the health sector. The new initiative, which is tagged: “National Policy on Health Workforce Migration,” is aimed at tackling “the…

Folates (vitamin B9) that are important early in life may pose difficulties for people from middle age onward, according to a new study.The study found that reducing folate consumption in older mice allows them to more easily switch between night…

The government of Sokoto State, North-west Nigeria, has said it has ordered investigations into the death of seven members of a family in a rural community in the state. The state’s Ministry of Health said the deceased had reportedly died…

The ketogenic diet may help with short-term weight loss, but there are concerns about its long-term effects on gut and cardiovascular health.A recent 12-week study involving 53 healthy adults adds to these concerns, suggesting that the ketogenic diet may support…

A recent study by Gavi found that newborn babies in Nigeria are born with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, specifically colistin-resistant bacteria, in their systems. Gavi, a vaccine alliance, made this known in a post on X, Sunday. The organisation stated that colistin…

Nigeria experiences a significant brain drain in diverse sectors, especially in healthcare. The brain drain of health workers is ”the movement of health personnel in search of a better standard of living and life quality, higher salaries, access to advanced…