Age limit: Have we hit a ceiling for longevity? Not so fast, some experts say
For as long as humans have been aware of their mortality, the question of whether a limit exists to the
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Not just mothers: Fathers also need paid leave — and presidential candidates must address that
Like many fathers in the U.S., when Jon Morgan’s first child was born, he didn’t get paid family leave. Balancing
Read moreIs TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?
Cinnamon has been long used around the world in both sweet and savory dishes and drinks. But a new TikTok
Read moreCDC Confirms 3rd Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California
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Read moreAll eyes on XEC: Why COVID sleuths are paying attention to this variant
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, suddenly breaks
Read moreFG, partners launch electronic portal to streamline health research ethics
Chioma Obinna To improve the governance of health research in Nigeria, the Federal Government on Friday in Lagos unveiled the
Read moreUniversity Don advocates early dyslexia diagnosis, treatment
By Chioma Obinna On this year’s Dyslexia Day. a University Don, Prof Ifeoma Udoye has advocated early detection. revealing scientifically
Read moreN70,000 minimum wage makes cancer treatment unaffordable — EXPERTS
…As LUTH, NSIA discuss breast cancer challenges, advancements By Chioma Obinna A panel of leading medical experts at the Lagos
Read moreNigerian medic performs pioneering stroke intervention
By Sola Ogundipe A US-trained Nigerian vascular interventional radiologist, Dr. Hammed Ninalowo and his team, have performed a pioneering stroke
Read moreWHO approves first Mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
…Boosters required for vaccine protection after 1 year By Sola Ogundipe The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first
Read moreCholera death toll in Nigeria rises to 359 in 2024 — NCDC
By Sola Ogundipe Over 350 people have died from cholera in Nigeria during the first nine months of 2024, marking
Read moreMen can also have breast cancer – UITH CMD
Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Yusuf Dasilva, says men can also be
Read moreStaff Welfare: NAFDAC workers begin indefinite strike
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) representing
Read moreFG, PHIS3, US CDC launch electronic portal to streamline health research ethics
By Chioma Obinna To improve the governance of health research in Nigeria, the Federal Government on Friday in Lagos unveiled
Read moreNMA proposes PPP to reverse annual $2bn spent on medical tourism
By Chioma Obinna Troubled by the $2 billion annual capital flight Nigerians spend on medical tourism, the Nigerian Medical Association,
Read moreWHO launches global plan to tackle dengue, other arboviruses
By Sola Ogundipe The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global initiative to combat the rising threat of dengue
Read moreFG takes over Epe General Hospital
By Sola Ogundipe In a significant move to improve healthcare access in Lagos State, the Federal Government and the Lagos
Read moreCDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
October 3, 2024 – CDC has confirmed two human cases of H5 bird flu from specimens submitted by California. The cases
Read morePotential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
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Read moreCzech Republic to partner UI to evolve development models for Nigeria
By Chioma Obinna The Czech Republic has expressed its interest in partnering with the University of Ibadan (UI) to develop
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