Does what nursing mothers eat affect their babies tummy?
Besides the fundamental role of breastfeeding in newborn’s nutrition, its other benefits for both mother and baby are countless and...
‘Hypertension increases possibility of permanent hearing loss’
EXPERTS say that hypertension can significantly increase the possibility of permanent hearing loss by causing degeneration of the hair cells...
When a sore throat doesn’t need antibiotics
Antibiotics cannot treat a sore throat if it is caused by a viral infection. In this report by Sade Oguntola,...
Breastfeeding: So what do men have to do with it?
BREASTFEEDING is one issue that all parents have a view on. But irrespective of different people’s opinion, health experts all...
‘How Nigeria should lower its maternal mortality’
COUNTRY director, Pathfinder Nigeria, Dr Amina Dorayi says Nigeria’s deliberate attempt at reducing its maternal deaths must include provision of...
Nigeria recorded 138,593 new TB cases in 2020 due to COVID-19 — FG
THE director and national coordinator, National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer-Control Programme, Dr Chukwuma Anyaike, says that Nigeria recorded 138,593...
Patients, relatives lament as resident doctors’ strike takes toll on hospitals nationwide
THE strike embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is taking its toll on operations of hospitals...
‘Why non-use of contraceptive by mothers decreases risk of infant survival’
The danger of infant dying remained significantly higher among infants whose mother’s age at delivery is younger than 18 years...
‘Contaminated rice meals contributing to hypertension in market populations’
Experts say that the heavy metals even in a relatively low exposure may play a role in the high prevalence...
‘Cashew is healthy for individuals with diabetes, hypertension’
Hypertension and diabetes are of serious public health concerns in both developed and developing countries. Synthetic drugs used for managing...
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