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Carbonated drinks, fruit juices/drinks, and too much coffee can increase the risk of stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage, according to newly released research.Drinking four cups of coffee per day increases the risk of stroke, but drinking…
The federal government says the new federal medical centres in Epe, Lagos State, and Misau in Bauchi State, will each host a School of Nursing. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday…
As of 2020, about 17.6 million people worldwide have the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis. Past studies have linked rheumatoid arthritis to an increased risk for a number of health concerns. Researchers from the University of Málaga in Spain have now…
A new study of more than 7,000 men and women found a slightly higher risk of developing migraine in women with high blood pressure.Many studies have been done examining the role of migraine in strokes, heart attacks, and heart disease,…
The FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to address issues which led to the nationwide protest. The association’s chairman, Charles Ugwuanyi, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
Meeting accepted physical activity guidelines may offset the increased likelihood of early death that affects people with type 2 diabetes who spend too much time sitting, says a new study.For people with diabetes who sit too much and do not…
As women age, the number and quality of their eggs reduces, leading to a decline in fertility.At menopause, which generally occurs at about the age of 51, ovulation stops, and a woman can no longer conceive a child.Alongside this, the…
Colorectal cancer is considered to be the third most common cancer worldwide. Certain unhealthy lifestyle factors such as smoking and following a poor diet can increase a person’s colorectal cancer risk. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School…
In a significant move to boost Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
Share on PinterestWhat does the newly approved blood test for colorectal cancer screening mean for people in the U.S.? Image credit: Anchiy/Getty Images.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a blood test that can assist in the primary…
Epigenetic clocks are algorithms that are based on the methylation patterns at different points on the genome, and have been used to predict biological age. These are fairly new uses of machine learning, and not many studies have been done…
Aging is associated with blood flow changes in the brain.These changes may be linked to an increased risk of neurodegenerative conditions.A new mouse study maps how these changes vary throughout different brain regions.The authors hope that their results will improve…
A recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 reveals that daily consumption of processed red meat, such as bacon and bologna, increases the risk of dementia by 14%.Replacing processed red meat with nuts and legumes can lower…
Over the years, many claims have been made for the health benefits of fish oils.Now, a study has found that taking fish oil supplements in later life could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in some people.The small study showed…
Share on PinterestCan a GLP-1 drug help protect against cognitive decline? Early trials say ‘yes.’ Image credit: Halfpoint Images/Getty Images.Over the last year, the use of and interest in glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has significantly increased.Scientists have been examining…
Olive oil is a staple of the popular Mediterranean diet. While past research has linked olive oil use to a decreased risk for several health concerns and conditions, the amount of olive oil a person should consume for the best…
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