Does putting the human body under a lot of stress, such as in professional sprinting or long-distance running, impact life span? Is there such a thing as too much exercise or too intense? This podcast episode aims to find the…

Consuming cocoa extract or very dark chocolate was shown to reduce several cardiovascular risk factors in a new meta-study, a study of other studies.Cocoa consumption appeared to lower blood pressure overall, as well as bad cholesterol and blood sugar. However,…

Aspirin is a common over-the-counter medication that can help relieve pain and reduce the risk of blood clots.Past recommendations have included taking aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular disease. Recent guidance indicates that adults over 70 should not use aspirin for…

Being consistently lonely over a long period of time significantly increases one’s risk of having a stroke, finds a new study.Loneliness may increase the risk of strokes through three general pathways: physiological, behavioral, and psychosocial.There are many reasons people may…

A healthy diet has been linked to a reduced risk of many health conditions, including heart disease and certain cancers.New research has added to evidence that eating a varied, plant-rich diet may decrease the risk of cognitive decline and dementia…

In Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, the blood-brain barrier is disrupted.A new study has uncovered unique molecular signatures linked to the disruption of this blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s disease.These findings could lead to new ways of using…

Researchers at Boston University say they have designed an artificial intelligence tool that can predict with nearly 80% accuracy whether someone is at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease based on their speech patterns.The ability to identify potential cognitive decline early…

The past three decades have seen a steady increase in vitro fertilisation (IVF) success rates, and new research promises to push numbers even higher. But a surprising barrier stands in the way of innovation: legislation. What do the experts have…

About 32 million people around the world are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease.Better outcomes are linked to early Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. A workgroup from the Alzheimer’s Association has published revised criteria for the diagnosis and staging of the condition based…

Obesity raises a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers from Virginia Tech have found a natural compound in olives and olive oil that might help improve blood sugar control and promote weight loss. This could help researchers develop…

The federal government says it has commenced measures to combat Cholera in the country by tackling its root causes, including open defecation. The government said it is worried about the rapid spread of the epidemic across the country and the…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported two new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in week 25 of 2024, spanning 17 June to 23 June. With no fatalities recorded in the reporting week, the latest NCDC situation report…

Benue State has recorded four deaths from suspected cases of cholera. The State Epidemiologist, Dr Henry Ijabo, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday and stated that 16 suspected cases were recorded. He added that the suspected cases were noticed in…

A new report by Malaria No More UK has revealed that achieving the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) target of reducing malaria by 90 per cent by 2030 could add $126.9 billion to Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The report was…

Nurses and midwives in Oyo State on Wednesday insisted that their ongoing strike would not be called off until their demands were met by the state government. Samuel Adeyemi, chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM),…