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Having sex weekly may delay your menopause — Scientists
WOMEN who have sex every week may have a lower chance of an early menopause, according to researchers.University College London experts asked nearly 3,000 women – who were tracked for 10 years – about how often they had sex.Women of…
‘Better prevent burns in children than treat them’
Burns is the fifth most common cause of non-fatal childhood injuries in children. Unfortunately, children are particularly vulnerable to it. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts say that a considerable number of burn injuries in…
Health resolutions for 2020
THE beginning of every new year brings with it a flurry of resolutions everyone resolves to be better, firms intend to close the gap on their competitors and open up new channels. The new year has a vibe to it and 2020 is no different. It…
Is contraceptive curbing sexual desire in women?
Sexual desire in a woman is more than just an issue of low libido or sex drive. Contrary to popular belief, experts, in this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, say poor sex drive has nothing to do with contraception.
In Bauchi, attend ante-natal clinic, get N1,000 per visit
Every pregnant woman who attends ante-natal services gets the sum of N1000 for each visit. She is expected to attend at least four clinics making it N4,000. If she delivers at the facility, she gets additional N4,000 and if she is able to…
Babies born from IVF using frozen embryos more prone to childhood cancer — Study
BABIES born from frozen embryo IVF may be more likely to get childhood cancer, a major study suggests.Data from more than a million children showed they were 154 per cent more likely to develop cancer than those born to fertile mothers.…
Which infant-carrying technique should a mother use?
No doubt, carrying babies on the back makes it easier for a woman to manage the weight of her growing child. It is also more practical to perform everyday tasks with the child on her back. Nonetheless, in this report by SADE OGUNTOLA,…
Boys born to older mothers have a higher risk of heart problems — Study
BOYS born to older mothers may be at a higher risk of having heart problems, according to a study on rats.The study by the University of Cambridge found that changes in the placentas of older mothers could damage the health of male…
A midlife crisis may raise dementia risk, experts warn
RESEARCHERS found women who were happy and had high self-esteem in their 50s were less likely to develop the memory-robbing disorder by 70.Positive women outperformed those who were stressed in middle age at thinking speed, memory and…
Pregnant women should be induced at 41 weeks to cut the risk of their baby dying —Study
PREGNANT women should be induced at 41 weeks to cut the risk of their baby dying, research suggests.The findings come from a controversial study in Sweden, which saw mothers-to-be either induced at the end of a full term or get the…