The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has announced plans to launch a national cancer intervention fund aimed at strengthening cancer treatment and care in Nigeria.Addressing a press conference, the Chairman of the NCS, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, said...
The Kogi State Government has announced plans to spend over N7 billion to renovate 88 additional primary care centers (PHCs) across the 21 local government areas of the state.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo revealed this on Saturday at a ceremony...
It is a mistake to think that time is passing. Time doesn't pass. The time is here until the world ends. It is you who is leaving. You don't waste time. Time is infinite. You waste yourself. You are...
The Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate LCDA, Hon. (Dr.) Ahmed Olanrewaju Apatira, on Thursday started cataract surgeries and medical check-ups with free medicines for residents of the district.
During the labeled medical intervention, “2-day mega medical mission” residents were also examined...
Sugars, used as sweeteners, are an important ingredient in the human diet. However, the best choice of sugar, brown sugar, or honey depends on your unique dietary needs and goals.
Table sugar is the most processed and has little to...
RESEARCHERS have reported that former professional football players had a higher incidence of dementia compared to the general population.
They reported an increased risk of dementia for these athletes even though rates of several modifiable dementia risk factors among professional...
The Kogi State Coordinator for the Malaria Programme, Dr Ake Stephen, has noted that Nigeria contributes to 27% of global malaria cases and 31% of deaths.
Dr Ake made this known at the Kogi State launching malaria case management training...
Uma Ukpai Eye Center, in its commitment to improving healthcare in Nigeria, has performed a total of 529 eye surgeries to those who previously lacked access to quality and affordable medical treatment since its inception on February 2, 2016.
The...
In a new study, experts have said that keeping livestock such as chickens, dogs and pigs in or near homes should be included as mosquito control interventions in communities to reduce mosquito density and malaria transmission in Nigeria.
The study,...
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a warning about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.
In a new Surgeon General advisory released Friday, Dr. Murthy emphasized the dangers of alcohol consumption and described it as...
