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The federal government has urged the youth to join in creating awareness of the dangers of undiagnosed and untreated Tuberculosis using social media platforms and one on one sensitizing method. The government noted that as the most upwardly mobile and productive group in the population, young people reserve a higher capacity to spread correct knowledge…
Delegation from a Netherland-based company, HemoClear has engaged medical experts at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) on the functionalities of autologous blood transfusion equipment. Information session was held at the UCTH conference room on Thursday, during the meeting, a medical guidelines suggest that, autologous blood transfusion is the preferred method for treating the serious…
In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers summarized what is known about the effects of excessive folic acid (FA) supplementation for mothers on children. They conclude that while folate is a crucial nutrient, higher than necessary maternal FA intake may have adverse effects on their offspring. Folate is an essential nutrientWater-soluble vitamin B9,…
Health benefit of cocoa for humans are numerous to the human body system. It is more beneficial to focus on the nourishment. Cocoa is rich in antioxidants; it can also help you reduce your blood pressure and risk of getting heart disease. Some people consume it as a chocolate drink or add to fruits but taking it…
Nigerians have been advised to always seek help as they face the present economic crises, to avoid depression and suicide attempt. The advice was given by a Consultant Psychiatrist and the President, Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria, Dr Taiwo Obindo Obindo, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. “The situation of…
According to the experts, getting stuck during intercourse is a medical condition known as penis captivus and has nothing to do with charm. The physicians who gave detailed reasons couples get stuck during sex which they noted was a medical condition, said there was no scientific evidence to show that the occurrence was as a…
Food makers can advertise that regularly eating yogurt may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes without objection from the Food and Drug Administration, the agency announced on Friday. The decision came in response to a petition that Danone North America — the food giant behind major brands including Dannon, Activia, Wallaby Organic and Silk — submitted in…
The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), has registered pregnant women for health insurance scheme, to reduce maternal mortality in FCT. The programme, which was organised by the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in collaboration with the USAID Integrated Health Programme (IHP), seeks to sensitise pregnant women on the need to curb maternal mortality. Mandate Secretary,…
Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, BASPHCDA, has reported a meningitis outbreak in the State. An official of the Agency who spoke on condition of anonymity said 6 cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, CSM, have been recorded in the province. The official also revealed that due measures have been taken to curtail the spread of…
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 5) to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, the Consultant Haemato-oncologist, Dr Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, has launched the Women in Healthcare Network (WIHCN) to increase the contribution of women to the development of the Nigerian Health system. Elebute-Odunsi who is also on the Board of Trustees, WIHCN,…
