Share on PinterestRecent research findings offer new insights into the link between type 2 diabetes and brain-related health issues such as dementia and how a healthy lifestyle can help mitigate risks. Tatiana Maksimova/Getty ImagesTo help our audience catch up on…

The federal government has announced plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT, to ensure the availability of blood during medical emergencies and transfusions. Abdullahi Haruna, the head of Media and Publicity at…

Japanese researchers recently evaluated the potential cognitive benefits of matcha green tea (powdered green tea) for older adults.Green teas contain antioxidants that can provide health benefits and even prevent some diseases. The researchers who conducted the current study wanted to…

The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish blood collection centres across all 774 local government areas nationwide. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Head, Media and Publicity of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA),…

Higher levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood is linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis, the buildup of fatty plaques in the blood vessels. These are linked to cardiovascular disease as they narrow the blood vessels, and…

Most people with hypertension need to take multiple medications, which adds to their “pill burden.” A new study from the University of South Wales found that a new pill combining low doses of three different anti-hypertensive medications surpassed a current…

The United Nations Children’s Fund has called for a renewed push towards achieving zero open defecation in Kaduna State in the shortest possible time. The UNICEF representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, made this commitment during an event held in collaboration…

A new study finds an association between making cellphone calls and increased cardiovascular risk.Compared with those who made the fewest calls, those who used their phones the most had a 21% increased risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event.This relationship was…

Excessive exposure to light pollution at night may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.Researchers found that in people 65 and younger light pollution had a stronger correlation to Alzheimer’s disease prevalence than any other risk factor studied. Experts say…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a global framework to investigate the origin of new and re-emerging pathogens. Developed with the support of the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of novel pathogens (SAGO), the comprehensive guide aims to…

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has reported the efforts of some African researchers to develop new drugs from the continent’s vast natural biodiversity using Artificial Intelligence. Gavi, referring to an interview with SciDev.Net, an organisation that publishes news, views and analysis…

The Nigerian government is set to establish another agency to be responsible for the regulation of healthcare facilities in the country. This is in defiance of the recent directive by President Bola Tinubu on the implementation of Stephen Oronsaye Presidential…

A new study has shown that a lower threshold for potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery saves patient costs and does not create any further risks of atrial fibrillation or other dysrhythmias.Atrial fibrillation is the most common clinical arrhythmia worldwide, and…

Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed the N-774 programme as a primary platform for combating malnutrition in the country. NEC endorsed the programme Wednesday at its 144th meeting chaired by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, a decision that followed…

Following the discovery of the Vaccine Derived Poliovirus (VDPV) in some states in the country, the Nigerian government on Wednesday set up an intervention committee to urgently address the crisis. This was one of the resolutions reached on Wednesday at…