Tag: health
Over 3m Nigerians Blind
The Head of Department of Ophthalmology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Dr. Affiong Ibanga, said on Tuesday that more…
Too Much Salt Causes Heart Disease —Expert
Activities marking the annual Salt Week has begun around the world. The event is holding for the first time in…
Lagos Shuts Isolo General Hospital Mortuary
The Lagos State Government has shut down the Isolo General Hospital Mortuary to allow for reconstruction of the morgue. The…
Expert: Drugs better with water not soft drinks
A Nigerian pharmacist, Mr Busayo Idowu of the Department of Pharmacy, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), warned Nigerians on…
Ojota Residents Seek Fashola’s Action Over Unsafe Water
Residents of Ojota in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State have sent a ‘save-our-souls‘ message to Governor Babatunde Fashola…
Residents Want Oko-Oba Abattoir Relocated
Siting an abattoir in Oko-Oba, Agege Local Government, was meant to boost the business activities in the area but has…
Craze For Medical Trips Abroad Wasteful — Doctor
The Chief Medical Director of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr. Ishaya Pam, has described Nigerians’ tendency to rush…
Crack In The Family
Calculations for the next governorship election in Rivers State threaten the health of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state…
Researchers Trace Many Cancers To Alcohol
Health researchers have discovered that alcohol is a leading contributor to seven types of cancers. These include cancer of the…
Governor Chime Arrives Nigeria
After over 130 days (4 months) of hide-and-seek concerning the health status and whereabouts of Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu…
High Blood Pressure Is A Silent Killer — Expert
Dr. Fabong Yildam, a specialist in family medicine at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, says that high blood pressure kills…
Night work enhances breast cancer risk
Night work may increase a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer by 30 percent — a slightly elevated but “statistically…
Climate Change And Challenges Of Reducing Carbon Emission —Rasak Musbau
Climate change has become a new reality and a peculiar problem that has continually put world leaders on their toes…
Lagos Govt, Oshodi-Isolo Give Free Cancer Screening
Lagos State Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government has flagged off the free cervical and breast…
10m To Die Of Cancer Annually From 2020
At least 10 million people worldwide are expected to die from the cancer annually by 2020, a senior Health official…