NO EVIDENCE OF COVID-19 XEC VARIANT IN NIGERIA, ASSURES FG
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dispelled concerns about the presence of the newly detected COVID-19 XEC variant in Nigeria. This comes amidst global alarm over the…
GLOBAL HEALTH ALERT: COVID-19 XEC VARIANT SPARKS CONCERNS ACROSS CONTINENTS
The COVID-19 XEC variant, a recombinant strain formed by the genetic fusion of two existing variants, has begun spreading rapidly in multiple regions, raising alarms among global health authorities. While…
UNDERSTANDING HYPOTENSION: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS
The heart pumps blood around the body through the blood vessels. Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted on the artery walls by the pumping blood. Blood pressure varies…
EXPERTS DISPUTE JOE WICKS’ ASSERTION LINKING ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS TO ADHD
Doctors and ADHD specialists have debunked Joe Wicks’ claim that ultra-processed food causes ADHD, saying such statements are ‘abjectly wrong’ and perpetuating ‘myths’ based on ‘poorly researched and incorrect opinions’…
HEALTHY HIGH-PROTEIN SNACKS THAT ARE LOW IN CALORIES
Having a busy lifestyle often means needing quick, nutritious snacks to keep you going. However, many snacks available today are high in refined carbs and sugar, which can leave you…
KING CHARLES III HAS CANCER, BUCKINGHAM PALACE ANNOUNCES
King Charles III, 75, has cancer, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” Buckingham Palace…
DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK: GOVERNOR ADELEKE ORDERS REACTIVATION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE, ONE DEATH RECORDED IN OSUN STATE
The recent outbreak of diphtheria infections in parts of Osun State has prompted Governor Ademola Adeleke to take immediate action. In response to the outbreak, he has ordered the reactivation…
WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT DIPHTHERIA, CAUSES AND PREVENTIONS
Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin. It is the toxin that can cause people to get very sick. It can…
BREAKING: NCDC ALERTS NIGERIANS OF ANOTHER DEADLY VIRUS
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has alerted Nigerians of another deadly virus, Marburg Virus Disease, recently confirmed in Equatorial Guinea. Note: According to World Health Organization…
CONCERNS AS 500,000 NIGERIANS, OTHERS DIE OF FAKE DRUGS
No fewer than five hundred thousand people reportedly die yearly in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa over the intake of fake drugs. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and…