Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide.Researchers say pro-inflammatoy diets may be linked to a heart disease biomarker.Experts say the Mediterranean and DASH diets can help improve overall cardiovascular health.A pro-inflammatory diet may be linked to a heart…

Antibiotics are valuable in fighting infections but can also threaten healthy bacteria naturally occurring in the human gut.A recent study shows promise for a new antibiotic that effectively fights several bacteria while sparing the helpful gut microbes.As scientists develop better…

Interactions between the body’s gut microbiome and overall health have been a focus of research for the last few years. Past studies show that a healthy gut microbiome and certain foods are linked to better cardiovascular health. Researchers from the…

A new clinical trial in Italy investigates the efficacy of oral semaglutide.Semaglutide and other GLP-1 agonist drugs to treat diabetes, cardiovascular health, and weight loss, are most widely available as injectable medications.The study finds that oral versions of the drug…

A new study from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine reveals that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, Wegovy and Ozempic, may significantly reduce alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorder.The research highlights the potential of semaglutide, the active ingredient in…

The Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders has disclosed that it treated 208,644 outpatients and 52,278 inpatients for malnutrition in  Nigeria in 2023. The MSF’s Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr Simba Tirima, made this known while presenting the organisation’s…

Researchers report that alcohol-based mouthwash may contribute to different levels of oral bacterial populations that could increase the risk of certain gum diseases and cancers.The researchers indicated that alcohol-based mouthwash should be carefully considered before using it on a daily…

Government-owned medical facilities across the country are complying with the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to embark on a nationwide indefinite strike by limiting services provided to emergency cases alone.…

Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have found that people who take omega-3, which is found in fish, flaxseed, and walnuts, are less likely to have aggressive and violent outbursts.Poor nutrition has been cited as a connection to aggressive and…

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist medications have become increasingly popular over the last year. Previous research has revealed both potential positive and negative health effects when using GLP-1 agonist medications to bind and activate the GLP-1 receptor.Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital…

Protein pacing means consuming protein at regular intervals, while intermittent fasting involves alternating between fasting and eating periods. A recent study suggests that combining these two approaches may lead to superior weight loss and better gut health and metabolic responses…

Researchers are reporting that women can reduce their risk of all-cause mortality by adhering to the Mediterranean diet.The Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods, primarily vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.Researchers noted that people who closely followed the Mediterranean diet also followed…

Researchers are reporting that almost one in five breast cancer survivors experience weight gain of more than 10% of their body weight. The researchers note that excess weight increases risk of cancer recurrence and also raises the risk of cardiovascular…

Researchers have concluded that the oral diabetes medication metformin is just as safe for babies and their pregnant mothers as using insulin.The study tracked the long-term health of 10,117 children-mother pairs for up to 11 years postpartum.Experts say that metformin…

A new analysis suggests the HPV vaccine may be more effective in males than in females.Many people believe HPV affects females specifically, but this is a misconception. HPV has been linked to throat, anal, and anal canal cancers in both…