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Eating right and keeping well during Ramadan: An expert guide
Swapping fried food for grilled goodness, ditching samosas, swerving sugar and salt, and spending nights drinking as much water as possible could help...
Short, Bald Men May Have Their Genes to Blame
Study finds DNA-based links between early hair loss, stature and other characteristics By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 10, 2017 (HealthDay News)...
Nigeria to step up travel surveillance to stop any Ebola outbreak
The federal government stepped up its efforts on Wednesday to prevent an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus, directing surveillance at all entry...
Ebola is back: WHO confirms outbreak in DR Congo following 17 deaths
A new Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo after the deaths of 17 people have been linked to...
What Is Codeine? The most abused drug in Nigeria
….Codeine linked to life-threatening, fatal respiratory problems in children In order to fully understand the dangers of codeine addiction, it’s important to answer...
WHO: 9 out of 10 people breathe toxic air worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday that air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world with nine...
Nigerian Pilgrims and the threat by Saudi Authorities
Wale Suleiman Not a few Nigerians were shocked by the news that the Saudi Arabian authorities are threatening to bar or quarantine Nigerian...
Health workers trying to use strike to arm twist government – Minister
The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole has alleged that the health workers under the umbrella of the Joint Health Sector Union(JOHESU) was...
Federal health workers embark on nationwide strike Tuesday
The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU has intimated of the looming strike in the Health sector from the 17th of April, if the...
Limit Alcohol To One Drink a Day – Study
A new study says adults should limit their alcoholconsumption to one drink a day, which is lower than drinking guidelines in the U.S....
Eating Pasta Linked to Modest Weight Loss
By Pam Harrison Eating pasta as part of a low-glycemic index (GI) diet results in modest weight loss, compared with a higher-GI diet,...
Causes of Blood Clots After Surgery
WebMDSurgery is one of the major causes of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot that forms in the deep veins of your...
Diamond bank marches to end endometriosis
Diamond bank in partnership with the Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria (ESGN) and Nordica Fertility Center, organized five kilometers walk to end endometriosis, as part...
FG’s tax increases for tobacco, alcohol draw praise, criticism
Critics of the federal government’s increase on alcohol and cigarettes taxes on Monday argued the hikes could hurt the nation’s small businesses and...
Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver
Sugar Too much sugar isn’t just bad for your teeth. It can harm your liver, too. The organ uses one type of sugar,...
Cleaning Sprays May Cause Long-Term Lung Damage
By Nicky Broyd Cleaning may be good for your home and finances, but it may not be as good for your health. A new...
