Nigeria has recorded 67 confirmed cases of Mpox from 1,031 suspected cases in 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said. This was disclosed at a presented briefing held in Abuja…

The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in the ongoing crisis between the management of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, and that of the Lagos State University College of…

One out of every four children under the age of five is malnourished in the Shinkafi and Zurmi areas of Nigeria’s Zamfara state, according to a mass screening conducted in June by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the Ministry of…

Their two recent studies have uncovered new information about clonal hematopoiesis and its treatment with the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine.Researchers from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Spain have confirmed that clonal hematopoiesis is a risk factor for atherosclerosis,…

Share on PinterestNew research links a vegetarian diet to reduced weight and heart disease risk. Westend61/Getty ImagesResearchers have found a link between plant-based diets and better long-term health outcomes, particularly related to obesity.The study indicated that a plant-based diet may…

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women globally. There have historically been disparities in diagnosing cardiovascular disease in women as they may have no or different symptoms than men. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found measuring…

There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are focused on finding new ways to diagnose this type of dementia early. Scientists from the University of Melbourne have identified a new blood biomarker for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says there are 55 confirmed cases of Monkey-pox (Mpox) in Nigeria. The centre made this known via its official website, noting that the 55 cases were confirmed from the 935 suspected…

The Enugu State Government has said that it will sanction any farmer or meat seller caught selling dead animals for people’s consumption. The government warned butchers, poultry and livestock farmers against the unhealthy practice to avoid the spread of infectious…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued public alerts, warning Nigerians against the use of a popular bar soap and some drug products. The NAFDAC warning follows separate alerts issued by the countries where…

Share on PinterestA new review finds no link. between brain cancer and mobile phones. Luis Alvarez/Getty ImagesA new review by the World Health Organization finds no evidence that mobile phone use causes brain cancer.The review encompasses research from 22 different…

Certain dietary patterns have been consistently linked to healthy aging and longevity.A recent scoping review suggests that approaches such as intermittent fasting and a Mediterranean-style diet may notably extend the years a person remains healthy and free from chronic diseases,…

Delta State-based church, the Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, has responded to the recent allegations by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). NAFDAC announced on Sunday that it is investigating the church for its wide-ranging…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has started investigating wide-ranging “miracle” products sold to the public by a Delta State-based church, the Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, the agency said on Sunday. NAFDAC said its…

The federal government says it has distributed over 1.3 million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) across 12 states, with an additional three million bottles scheduled for delivery by the end of September. The acting Director of Information and Public…