A new machine learning model can predict the eventual occurrence of dementia, according to a new study.Its authors say the model is greater than 80% accurate and can predict disease up to nine years early.The study focused on all-cause dementia,…

Fertility specialists have said some couples struggling with infertility will need assisted reproductive technology such as In-Vitro Fertilisation for them to have children. The specialists said to avoid waiting for too long, couples should know at what point IVF becomes…

Bone marrow contains stem cells that make the many types of blood cell our immune system needs.The diversity of these blood cells drops as we age, and this is thought to contribute to some aspects of aging. Researchers in China…

A systematic review and meta-analysis has demonstrated that approximately 15% of individuals experience withdrawal symptoms, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, insomnia and irritability, when discontinuing antidepressants.Severe symptoms were noted in about 3% of cases, with a higher risk linked to…

When medical personnel in Africa’s most populous country flee overseas, there is a big problem. Who caters to Nigeria’s over 200 million population when less than half of registered doctors practise in the country and the larger percentage have migrated…

Chili peppers are often recognized for their slight fat-burning and metabolism-boosting properties. However, new research suggests consuming chili peppers more frequently may be associated with a greater risk of obesity. Experts propose that the unhealthy dishes in which chili peppers…

Reserchers report that cognitive stimulation and personal relationships can protect against dementia, but stress can undermine that protection.Sources of stress may include acting as a caregiver as well as dealing with cognitive decline itself.Experts say stress management techniques should be…

Xyltol is a sugar alcohol added to many products, ranging from sugar-free candy and gum to toothpaste.Researchers say high levels of circulating xylitol are associated with an elevated three-year risk of cardiovascular events.They noted their study had several limitations, including…

Statin medications help keep cholesterol levels within a healthy range, but researchers are interested in other uses for these medications.Inflammation is one risk factor for certain types of cancer, such as pancreatic cancer.A recent study found that using the statin…

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Caroline Initiative, has empowered school girls with pads and educational materials in Lagos State. The group, in a statement published on Friday, noted that the event tagged: “Pad a Girl,” held at Dynamos College, was aimed…

Nigeria has recorded 10 cases of Lassa fever across four states in one week, spanning 20 to 26 May. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed this in its latest Lassa fever situation report for week 21.…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised that foods that have not been refrigerated properly due to power outages should be discarded. According to WHO, perishable and cooked foods stored in a refrigerator after four hours without power are no…

Nearly 32 million people in the U.S. have some form of dermatitis, most of whom are children.A new study links excess sodium intake with the development, activation, and intensifying of atopic dermatitis, or eczema.When sodium is stored in the skin…

The combined hormonal contraceptive pill is the second most popular form of contraception in the United States, besides condoms. Ethinyl estradiol has been used in the contraceptive pill since it was first created 60 years ago. Researchers have discovered that…

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday inaugurated a Paediatric Sickle Cell Centre at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the centre was donated to LASUTH by the Office of the…