How to treat, manage low sperm count
Oladapo Ashiru The words, ‘low sperm count’ and ‘no sperm’, are very frightening terms for many men and couples alike, especially when there is a history of infertility. But what do they mean?...
View ArticleScientists use ultrasound to jump-start patient’s brain after coma
A 25-year-old man recovering from a coma has made remarkable progress following a treatment at UCLA to jump-start his brain using ultrasound. The technique uses sonic stimulation to excite the neurons...
View ArticleChallenges facing families with special children
Adeoye Oyewole Irrespective of culture, race or geographical location, children are not just the products of a marital relationship but a crucial basis for societal modulation of the family unit. This...
View ArticleHealth benefits of oranges
Immune system Most citrus fruits have a good deal of vitamin C, and oranges have high levels even compared to their tangy brethren. Vitamin C protects cells by scavenging and neutralising free...
View ArticleOphthalmologists worry over rate of blindness in Nigeria
Friday Amobi, Port Harcourt THE Ophthalmologists Society of Nigeria has expressed worry over the rate of blindness in the country. The group stated this in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while briefing...
View ArticleWHO on humanitarian crisis in Nigeria
A WHO emergency health team recently arrived Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess and respond to the health needs of 800 000 people in the North-East. A WHO report says it is scaling up its emergency...
View ArticleHow do you know you need to detoxify? (1)
Oladapo Ashiru IF you have two or more of the following signs and symptoms, you may require detoxification: Headaches, backaches, runny nose, fatigue, joint pains, itchy nose, nervousness, skin rashes,...
View ArticleNicotine gum may not be as helpful, after all
Solaade Ayo-AdereleAsk any smoker, and he will tell you that smoking is one of the most difficult habits to kick. Worse is the fact that even the various medical interventions that are supposed to help...
View ArticleBring back our colleagues in Diaspora, doctors tell FG
Bukola Adebayo Some Nigerian doctors resident in the United States of America, Roger Olade, Ayotunde Adeyeri and Gbadebo Adebayo, have called on the Federal Government to put in place policies that...
View ArticlePrevention of high cholesterol
Rotimi Adesanya In the first part of this piece, I mentioned the dangers that may be associated with high cholesterol and the need to have blood cholesterol checked periodically. Today’s piece is...
View ArticleWays to burn calories all day
Up your burn If you can get to the gym every day and blast off 500 calories, then that’s awesome—but if you follow up a morning workout by sitting at a desk for eight hours, then you may not be too...
View ArticleBreakfast mistakes you need to avoid
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what people do not know about this meal is that if they skip this meal, it could have an adverse effect on their weight. Akansha Jhalani, Registered...
View ArticleStill watch out for Lassa fever
Bukola Adebayo For those who don’t know, Lassa fever has reared its ugly head again. The Federal Government is battling the outbreak of the disease in Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Rivers states. All...
View ArticleSimple ways to detoxify the body
Detoxification is a necessary process to promote full body health; this is especially true if you are not the healthiest eater. The process removes harmful or toxic substances from your body, leading...
View ArticleFoods that ease pain naturally
Chronic pain affects 116 million American adults. That’s more than a third of the US population. And while pain pills reduce suffering, they can be addictive and produce side effects. Worse, they often...
View ArticleHow to overcome business challenges
IFE OGUNFUWA writes on how business managers can tackle obstacles in the struggle for business’ survival With the business environment becoming unfriendly daily, it is time for entrepreneurs to...
View ArticleTaxation for Nigerian bloggers
Ugodre Obi-Chukwu Folly Limited is a gossip news website based in Nigeria and owned by a student in a local university. He gets a lot of visitors to his website and has recently been approached by...
View ArticleAllergic reactions can occur after handling pets
Olufemi Oboye, C.E.O, K-9ine World LTD. 08033952937, drfemioboye@yahoo.com If you begin to sneeze, have stuffy or runny nose, tightness of the chest, watery red or itchy eyes or skin hives after...
View ArticleFirms partner stakeholders on food safety
Folashade Adebayo The Business Development Manager, Chromogene International Limited, Dr. Adetayo Adebayo, has said that the Rida Smart App, a mobile test kit for checking the concentration of toxins...
View ArticleExercises men can do for better sex
Move over, viagra, regular exercise could be the best medicine for a man to improve his sex life. You know that working out is good for your health. But did you know that hitting the gym could also...
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