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...
It was all praise as an outstanding physiotherapist; Professor Aderonke Akinpelu provides leadership as an Early Physiotherapy Educator in Nigeria at the University of Ibadan.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Kayode Adebowale, who spoke at the...
Experts, in a study, have said that older adults who ate nuts daily had a significantly lower risk of death, onset of dementia or physical disability.
In a prospective cohort study, they suggested that daily nut consumption corresponded with a...
The Latin expression 'Dum Spiro, Spero' literally translates to "While I breathe, I hope" and is an expression that supports the need for optimism if there is life and we are still breathing. Every new day, every new week,...
