HMPV: We are ready to tackle any possible outbreak —NIMR
THE Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has declared its readiness to battle a possible outbreak of the Human Metapneumo...
Headaches, blurred vision may sometimes be silent signs of hypertension
DESPITE the common misconception that hypertension has no symptoms, a heart specialist, Dr Akinyemi Aje, has stated that headaches and...
Drinking coffee in the morning reduces risk of death by 16%
MORNING coffee drinkers had a 16% risk reduction for death from all causes and consuming between over two to three...
Cattle likely source of food-borne germs that cause diarrhoea —Study
EXPERTS, in a study, have said cattle are a likely source of non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica (NTS), a food-borne salmonella germ...
Embrace change, innovation for resilient future for healthcare, Private Medical Practitioners told
Private medical practitioners have been encouraged to embrace change and innovation, leveraging collective resources and expertise to shape a resilient...
Under-diagnosed malaria in newborn babies a significant health concern —Experts
When Rose Akinbiyi’s baby, Jaye, would not eat or stop crying one night, she thought her newborn had a stomach...
Children of smoking parents at risk of cancer, growth retardation —Pulmonologist, Professor Adewole
In this interview by SADE OGUNTOLA, Professor Olufemi Adewole, a consultant physician and pulmonologist at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching...
Why honey is regarded as a relatively safer sweetener in diabetics —Scientists
Sugars, used as sweeteners, are an important ingredient of human food. However, the best sugar, jaggery, or honey option depends...
Risk for dementia higher among former professional footballers
RESEARCHERS have reported that former professional soccer players had a higher incidence of dementia compared with the general population. They...
Paracetamol may not be as safe as perceived in older people
RESEARCHERS from the University of Nottingham have cautioned on repeated use of acetaminophen, in people aged 65 and older, because...
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