A new study has found that artificially sweetened beverages could lead to vascular diseases, local media reported on Saturday.
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze weather conditions with persistent dryness and dusty atmosphere over most parts of the country on Saturday.
A Paediatrician, Dr Jibike Ikuerowo says the `soft spots’ on the skull of infants does not make them fall sick, contrary to popular belief.
The Nigeria Medical Association has called for interest-free loan for its members to import duty-free hospital equipment, boost the health sector and curtail the menace of brain drain in the country.
Morounkeji Adeleye, the Chairman, Joint Health Sector Union, Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osun, on Thursday decried the discrimination and injustice which its members were been subjected to in the state.
Dr Adebola Lawanson, the National Coordinator, National Tuberculosis Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme, has disclosed that out of every estimated 100 persons with Tuberculosis, only 24 are detected in Nigeria.
Sleep could enhance the target ability of immune cells inside human body to help fight off infection, a recent study revealed on Thursday.
A Lagos-based Dentist, Dr Niyi Adekeye, on Thursday advised Nigerians to take food rich in vitamins D, C and calcium to maintain and sustain strong and healthy teeth always.
The President, Nigerian Meteorological Society, Prof. Clement Akoshile, on Thursday, cautioned Nigerians not to block drainage channels or building on water right of ways to avoid flooding.
The Joint Health Sector Union has urged the Federal Government to rotate the appointment of the country’s Health Ministers amongst health workers.
The Joint Health Sector Unions has rejected plans by the Federal Government to privatise public health institutions.
NiMet’s Weather Outlook on Wednesday, in Abuja, predicted dust haze condition with localised visibility range of two to five kilometres over the central cities.
Chinese researchers have begun using infrared cameras to monitor Antarctica’s snow petrel, a key indicator species of the local marine ecosystem.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control says it will no longer approve new registration for alcohol packaged in sachets.
Heads of Governments across Africa have expressed support for a new health platform tagged: “African Business Coalition for Health (ABC Health),” a joint initiative of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, GBCHealth and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, which was launched on Monday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has advised Nigerians to take precautions against the prevailing dust hazy weather conditions across the country.
Dr Liasu Ahmed, the Chief Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, has appealed to health workers in the centre to allow Lassa fever patients receive medical treatment.
Dr Fatima Ibrahim, a Paediatrician, at Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja, has cautioned parents on the dangers of using herbal concoction and nonchalant attitudes towards children at presumed teething period of the child.
The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday inaugurated a Drug Rehabilitation and Skills Acquisition Centre in Ajah built by the representative of Lagos Central Senatorial District, Chief Oluremi Tinubu, expressing optimism that the project would go a long way to benefit Lagosians and especially the immediate community.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency said most part of the country would experience dust haze weather conditions on Tuesday.