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COVID-19: 1.5 million children have been orphaned by pandemic, study estimates
An estimated 1.5 million children worldwide have experienced the death of a parent, custodial grandparent, or other relative who cared for them, as a result of COVID-19, according to a new study published in The Lancet.Of those, more…
‘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 these diseases are expensive; they also have their side effects due to long term usage. In some…
From obesity to alcohol consumption: Experts give reasons for rising infertility in men
Sperm counts have plummeted over the last four decades. In this report by Sade Oguntola, experts say it’s not just the number of sperm as their shape, oxidative stress and possible DNA fragmentation too are important in ensuring conception.…
When taking paracetamol becomes dangerous to health
Paracetamol is a common over-the-counter painkiller that experts, in this report by Sade Oguntola, warn that in rare instances can cause persistent coughing, difficult breathing and a fast heartbeat, all suggestive of an allergic reaction…
Nigeria can plan better with more budget allocated to family planning — SOGON
SOCIETY of Gynaecologists and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) says that there is an urgent need for more budgetary allocation to health and family planning to ensure that Nigeria plans better to checkmate its population explosion.SOGON’s…
‘Six out of 10 eye specialists trained in OAUTH have migrated in 3 years’
AN eye expert, Professor Adenike Adeoye says emigration of eye doctors and trainees has an alarming rate in Nigeria’s health sector with six out of 10 eye specialists trained at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife having left, mainly…
Swollen red gums, warning sign of hypertension?
In many countries across the world, oral health is not checked regularly, and gum disease remains untreated for many years. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts say that gum infection may also be involved, at least in part, in the…
Blood on our hands: The huge cost of ignorance
Case I: North-Central NigeriaFatima, a 15-year-old female secondary school student wrote a love letter to a male teacher to express her feelings for him. The teacher in question took the letter to the school principal who then called an…
UNICEF expresses concern over attacks against children in West and Central Africa
UNICEF Executive Director, Henrietta Fore, says that the body is worried over increased concerns over attacks against children and child abductions in parts of West and Central Africa.Henrietta Fore in a statement said “On July 5th, 150…
Rotary donates incubators, physiotherapy machines to UCH
AS part of its commitment towards the development of the medical profession in Nigeria, Rotary Club of Ibadan-Jericho Metro on Friday donated three baby incubators and two physiotherapy machines to the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) of the…