The early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is important for the medications currently available for the condition. Right now, researchers are focusing on finding new ways to better diagnose early Alzheimer’s disease, such as blood tests. Researchers from Lund University have…

Reducing the risks of dementia starting as early as childhood could reduce the number of people living with dementia by nearly half, a new report by the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care says.The Lancet Commission outlined 12…

Medical experts, on Wednesday, warned parents and guardians against the dangers posed by not allowing their children and wards to be vaccinated. While blaming social media influence for misinforming the public, the doctors cited child rights laws stipulating that parents,…

Since July 2023, three anti-amyloid medications have been FDA-approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with more in development. A potential and serious side effect of anti-amyloid medications is amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), where swelling or small bleeding areas of…

Nigeria has recorded 170 suspected cases and three deaths from cholera across three states of the federation in week 29, spanning 15 – 21 July. The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control (NCDC) made this known in the recent situation…

Research is ongoing about components in food products that could be harmful if consumed in large amounts.Data from a recent study indicate that multiple cocoa-containing products exceed the maximum allowable dose levels for lead and cadmium, and that organic products…

The Nigeria Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in collaboration with the Haemophilia Care team and the Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation, has urged the government to take immediate action to address the alarming rate of haemophilia-related deaths in Nigeria. The…

Sulfonylurea type 2 diabetes drugs are linked to a higher long-term risk of an impaired awareness of hypoglycemic episodes, according to a new study from Taiwan.From 5 years of use onward, the study suggests that repeated hypoglycemic events de-sensitize sulfonylurea…

Past studies have found a connection between anxiety and an increased risk for specific health concerns, including dementia. Researchers from the University of Newcastle have now found that both chronic and new-onset anxiety in older age are correlated with an…

Child health specialists have advised parents not to allow the hike in diaper prices drive them into unhealthy practice of leaving their babies in soiled diapers for long periods. The paediatricians noted that such practices cause diaper rash in the…

President of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria Prof. Aminu Mohammad has said blood in the stool also known as rectal bleeding should not be ignored, warning that it could be a sign of a serious health conditions,…

Vegan, plant-based diets are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and plant compounds that support gut health, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy metabolic processes.A recent study in identical twins suggests that following a healthy vegan diet for even a short period may…

Playing contact sports is linked to the development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disorder often caused by repeated head injuries.A new study found that athletes who developed CTE from playing contact sports have a high risk of Parkinsonism,…

Over the last few years, the number of people taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight loss has increased significantly.While only certain GLP-1 medications are FDA-approved to treat obesity, others are being used off-label for their weight loss benefits.…

Some research has found a link between tattoos and an increased risk of cancer, and recent evidence appears to suggest that tattoos could heighten the risk of blood cancer, in particular. What biological mechanisms might explain this link, and should…