Health

One out of 3 adults is hypertensive – Cardiologist A Consultant Cardiologist, Prof. Simon Isezuo, says hypertension is a health disorder affecting one out of every three adults in the…

Cancer cases in younger people rising globally – Researchers  Factors such as obesity and alcohol consumption are contributing to a worrying rise in global cancer cases among younger…

Organisation offers free eye care service in Nasarawa The Islamic Society of Eggonland (ISE), a Non-profit organisation, has provided free eye services to 1,000 people of Nasarawa North…

Medical expert advises Nigerians on regular eye check Dr Sunday Isiyaku, Sightsavers Country Director, has advised Nigerians to go for regular eye check-up at least every six months for…

Nasarawa govt. promises favourable work environment to promote exclusive breastfeeding The Nasarawa State Government says it will create a favourable environment to promote exclusive…

Only 24 Percent Of Infants In Nigeria Gets 6 Months Exclusive Breastfeeding--Expert BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Only about 24 percent of infants in Nigeria gets exclusive breastfeeding…

Hepatitis B is 100 times more infectious than HIV, Expert warns A consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist  with the Godfrey Okoye University Teaching Hospital (GOUNTH), Enugu, Dr…

Snakebites: Rising deaths heighten calls for local anti-venom drug production The rising number of people dying from snakebites across the country has heightened the calls for local…

UNICEF tasks Borno, Yobe on review of maternity protection policy The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Borno and Yobe state governments to review maternity protection…

NAFDAC notifies Nigerians of sale of unwholesome Whippy Real Mayonnaise The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has notified Nigerians about the sale…