Depression doesn’t have to take lives —Experts
As humans, we are bound to express various emotions, whether positive or negative. Just as one can have bouts of…
Are the health claims about apple cider vinegar true?
Apple cider vinegar is a traditional folk remedy that has been around for many centuries. But is it beneficial for…
Could mouthwash combat gonorrhoea?
“A gargle a day keeps gonorrhoea away” is an unlikely slogan, but researchers believe it could hold some truth. Recent…
Anatomy of an ear infection
Why it’s a common problem It’s not your imagination. Kids can get a lot of ear infections. In fact, five…
Paracetamol: Self-treatment or self-poisoning?
For quite a large number of people, paracetamol is usually the go-to medication. The reason may not be farfetched. It…
Why humans become thirsty during meal —Scientists
Scientists have glimpsed activity deep in the mouse brain which can explain why we get thirsty when we eat, and…
Why stress is bad for couples trying to get pregnant
For most couples on this side of the world, the essence of marriage is mostly for procreation. This might explain…
What your stool type and colour say about your health
What’s normal? It can be hard to describe your poop, so doctors use a scale to show the different kinds.…
Is my toddler ill, fussy because I’m pregnant?
Obaloluwa had suddenly taken ill. As the days went by, there was no sign of improvement. Rather, there was an…
Financial problems double women’s risk of having a heart attack —Study
It’s well-known that stress and heart attacks are linked, but it’s not clear whether any particular kind of stress carries…
Scientists finally discover key to preventing cancer
Following a healthy lifestyle — which includes maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and refraining from smoking — may prevent…
Hope rises for Ovarian cancer patients as drug goes for trial
Pfizer Inc and German drugmaker Merck KGaA on Wednesday said they had begun a late-stage trial of their immuno-oncology drug…
Why eating fat may not make you fat
With the increased awareness and publicity about the dangers of obesity, many, in recent years, have taken conscious care to…
Experts express concerns on the ‘condom research’
Against the backdrop of the ongoing research, spermaSORT Hb-A condom for sorting preferential fertilisation in ‘AS’ couple, reproductive health experts…
