Why you should eat banana
Bananas are not just for monkeys. They are packed with nutrients which help you to be in good health. There are many reasons why you should eat bananas every day. But, these are some them: Bananas help...
View ArticleExpert counsels families on wellbeing
Folashade Adebayo A United Kingdom-based medical doctor, Femi Salako, has urged families to imbibe child safety and parenting skills in order to have a quality family life. Salako said this on Monday...
View ArticleEat some tangerines
Compounds in tangerines benefit everything from vision to heart health. Tangerines are loaded with compounds called flavonoids, which boast certain anticancer properties. The flavonoids in tangerines...
View ArticleHow toxins affect your sexual energy
Oladapo Ashiru, Professor of Anatomy/Consultant Reproductive Endocrinologist Studies have shown that men who engaged in regular physical activity lowered their risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction....
View ArticleHigh blood pressure affects 1.13 billion people around the world
The number of people in the world with high blood pressure has reached 1.13 billion, according to new research. The study, led by scientists at Imperial College London, reveals the number of people...
View ArticleNigeria’s response to HIV aligns with global direction –NACA
A national scientific conference on HIV prevention has been organised to showcase the achievements of the response to AIDS in Nigeria. The landmark conference organised by the National Agency for the...
View ArticleA healthy sex life is possible after menopause
Bukola Adebayo Menopause is the day a woman experiences her last menstrual cycle because her ovaries, which produce eggs, have slowed down. Most women cannot wait to get off the pain, cramps and, most...
View Article‘Nigeria’s response to HIV aligns with global direction’
A national scientific conference on HIV prevention has been organised to showcase the achievements of the response to AIDS in Nigeria. The landmark conference organised by the National Agency for the...
View ArticleRB boss counsels Nigerians on improved toilet hygiene
Bukola Adebayo The Managing Director, RB West Africa, Mr. Rahul Murgai, has urged Nigerians to adopt sanitary and toilet hygiene to reduce their risk for toilet-related infections. Speaking during the...
View ArticleEarly symptoms of prostate cancer (1)
Oladapo Ashiru Did you know that every hour one man dies from prostate cancer – that is more than 10,000 every year. Over 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. It means that more...
View ArticleDiabetics urge FG to subsidise treatment
Bukola Adebayo The Chairman, Diabetes Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, Mr. Hameed Afinowi, has called on the Federal Government to subsidise the cost of drugs and treatment for diabetic...
View ArticleEat salad every day
Making one simple change to your diet – adding a salad almost every day – can pay off with plenty of health benefits. Have you had your salad today? Eating salad almost every day may be one of the most...
View ArticleSickle cell anaemia is not a death sentence
Tola Kehinde As someone born with the sickle cell gene, I know a great deal about the disease. I know a lot about going in and out of hospital, as well as how to stay out of it as one gets older....
View Article9,579 persons test positive to HIV in Lagos
Bukola Adebayo The Lagos State Aids Control Agency has said that 9, 579 persons tested positive to HIV between the months of January and June. LSACA’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Oluseyi Temowo, also...
View ArticlePrevent exposure to aflatoxins in foods
The effects of aflatoxins can be acute or chronic. Acute exposure to high levels can lead to necrosis and cirrhosis of the liver, hemorrhage, edema, altered digestion, as well as damage to the lungs,...
View ArticleReasons your period may be late
Unless you are trying for a baby, getting your period regularly is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, you have to deal with cramps, bloating, and mood swings. On the other, yay, you’re not...
View ArticleMinisters pledge improved response to disease outbreaks
Health ministers from 16 countries in West Africa have pledged to improve their countries level of preparedness during disease outbreaks. West Africa is currently tackling outbreaks of several...
View ArticleNigerian innovators to benefit from $7m grants
Bukola Adebayo The African Academy of Sciences and the NEPAD Agency’s Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, are set to...
View ArticlePregnant? Be cautious with your pet
Olufemi Oboye, C.E.O, K-9ine World LTD. 08033952937, drfemioboye@yahoo.com Many people think of their pets as members of their families because these animals can bring much fun and joy to the household...
View Article60,000 Nigerian babies are born with HIV yearly – UNAIDS
Bukola Adebayo The United Nations AIDS Agency has estimated that about 60,000 babies are born with HIV every year in Nigeria. The global agency, in a report titled, ‘Progress Report in the Global...
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