Health & Wellness

Poison in your wig: Synthetic hair contains toxic chemicals, poses health risks, study reveals

Poison in your wig: Synthetic hair contains toxic chemicals, poses health risks, study reveals

Exposure to heavy metals (in synthetic hair) is associated with damage to the kidneys, liver, lungs, reproductive system, and nervous… Read More

1 year ago

Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria: Authorities Urge Vigilance and Preventive Measures

Nigeria is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has claimed numerous lives and left hundreds hospitalised. The outbreak, which… Read More

1 year ago

Energy drinks can increase risk of heart problems, doctors warn

In a world obsessed with productivity and battling fatigue, energy drinks have become a go-to choice for many. However, a… Read More

1 year ago

Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Rises by 5.4% in One Month

The cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Nigeria has surged significantly, with the national average Cost of a Healthy… Read More

1 year ago

Relief for Nigerian Healthcare Workers as Health Minister Pledges Pay Raise

Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare in Nigeria, has announced that an adjustment in the wages… Read More

1 year ago

What Will Happen to Older Adults Whose Kids Have ‘Japaed’?

There is a new phenomenon sweeping across Nigeria - the wave of migration dubbed 'japaed' in local parlance. Thousands of… Read More

1 year ago

Second human case of H5 Avian Flu in America sparks fear of another global pandemic

America's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Wednesday, May 22, confirmed a new human infection with the H5… Read More

1 year ago

High salt intake in Nigeria: A silent threat to cardiovascular health – Minister

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, has emphasised the importance of reducing salt intake due… Read More

1 year ago

UK indicted for infecting thousands with HIV, hepatitis in ‘deadliest NHS disaster’

An inquiry into the United Kingdom’s infected blood scandal, on Monday, found that British authorities and the country’s public health… Read More

1 year ago

World Asthma Day: Expert Educates Community on Triggers, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Ahead of World Asthma Day, which is annually commemorated on the 7th of May, a leading Nigerian medical expert has… Read More

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