Fish consumption may help reduce hypertensive disorders of pregnancy — Study
Research involving more than 86,000 women in Japan suggests that eating fish before and during pregnancy may be associated with…
UPDATED: Ebola: Nigeria records two suspected cases, one confirmed —NCDC
•Says patient’s condition improving, husband tests negative•Plans to pay N100,000 allowance to 53 contacts in isolation The Nigeria Centre for…
DNA test could spare some prostate cancer patients unnecessary treatment — Study
A new DNA test could help doctors determine which men with prostate cancer need more aggressive treatment...
Group provides free medical services to 10,000 residents in Kaduna
BATMEDICS, a support group associated with Seyi Tinubu and committed to humanitarian and community healthcare services, has provided free medical…
Foundation organises free medical outreach for Bauchi residents
Not fewer than 200 residents of Yelwa area of Bauchi, on Saturday, received free medical attention from Doctors during a…
UNICEF partners Bauchi govt, Rotary to celebrate 2026 World Polio Day
…calls for political will to sustain fight Bauchi Field Office of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Saturday, partnered…
Atiku seeks account of Ebola response timeline, N10bn fund
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has again asked the Federal Government to account for the N10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness...
Ebola: States, NCDC, FAAN step up surveillance
•Senate seeks emergency funds to stem spread •Asks FG to begin mandatory screening of all international travellers to Nigeria •Atiku…
Why your sleep matters to your mental health —Dr Makanjuola
Dr Victor Makanjuola, Consultant Psychiatrist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, in this interview by Sade Oguntola, explains the…
Workload, stress threaten doctors’ hearts —Adebiyi
Chronic stress, excessive workloads, and staff shortages are putting Nigerian doctors at risk of burnout and cardiovascular disease, Professor Adewole…
Expert raises alarm over silent bone fractures as SOBoH debuts
CHIEF Executive Officer of the Centre for Osteoporosis and Bone Health, Prof. Temitope Alonge, has warned that undetected osteoporosis-related fractures…
Experts, Oyo govt, warn adolescents against drugs, peer pressure, social media addiction
Medical experts and the Oyo State Government have warned adolescents that substance abuse, negative peer pressure and uncontrolled social media…
Rotary project treats over 300 children, trains personnel to fight malnutrition
The Rotary-supported Little Steps, Big Help project has treated more than 300 children in three years and is intensifying efforts…
Oyo govt strengthens Ebola surveillance across 33 LGAs
The Oyo State Government has intensified its preparedness against the threat of Ebola virus disease, activating surveillance arrangements...
Ebola: Avoid handshakes, hugs for now, Medical Academy warns
The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has expressed concern over a newly confirmed case of Ebola virus disease in…
Copper could be a secret weapon against antibiotic-resistant UTIs
SCIENTISTS at Texas A&M University are investigating how the immune system uses copper to fight urinary tract infections (UTIs), with…
Oyo launches monthly statewide micronutrient supplement programme for pregnant women
The Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to tackle anaemia in pregnancy and improve maternal and child health with the…
Scientists develop numbing drug, raising hopes for pain-free recovery
Scientists at Boston Children’s Hospital have developed an experimental drug delivery system that extended the effects of local anaesthesia..
NHRC, MHEI call for affordable mental health care in Nigeria
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and mental health advocates have called for increased funding, affordable mental health services and…
Group provides free eye care, surgeries for 500 drivers
BATMEDICS, a Tinubu support group, has sponsored a free eye screening exercise, medications and corrective eye surgeries for about 500…
