HEALTH

Introduction Sleep is a fundamental biological function that is vital for maintaining overall health and well-being. It is a period of rest and rejuvenation that allows the body and mind to recover from the day’s activities and prepare for the challenges of the next day. Despite its importance, sleep is …

Introduction Sudden death is a tragic event that occurs unexpectedly and can be caused by various underlying health conditions. While some causes of sudden death may be beyond our control, there are several proactive steps we can take to minimize the risk and promote a healthier life. In this comprehensive …

To prevent sudden slumping and dying, heart care experts have urged Nigerians to embrace proper treatment of underlying health conditions.The experts warned that having undiagnosed or poorly managed high blood pressure and untreated high cholesterol can make a person suddenly slump and die. According to them, a person cannot just …

 High blood pressure affects a large proportion of the world’s population. While drugs are one way to treat the condition, there are many other natural techniques, including eating certain foods, that can help. Below are 5 of such food;Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Powder Dark chocolate and cocoa powder contain plant …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a “global health emergency”.The statement represents a major step towards ending the pandemic and comes three years after it first declared its highest level of alert over the virus. Officials said the virus’ death rate had dropped from …

A federal judge in Texas overturned the two-decade-old approval of a safe and effective abortion pill on Friday, the latest volley in a conservative battle against reproductive rights in the United States. If it stands, the ruling by a Donald Trump appointee would reverse permission granted by the Food and …

Vaccines against cancer and heart disease could be ready by the end of the decade, according to Moderna’s chief executive.Dr Paul Burton, said the advancements made in the field of mRNA — the technology used to make his company’s flagship Covid shot — have ushered in a golden era of …

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has explained that a new global maternal mortality report indicated that in Nigeria, 82,000 women die from pregnancy and childbirth-related complications annually. Eduardo Celades, the UNICEF Nigeria Chief of Health, said this during a media dialogue on COVID-19 and routine immunisation organised by UNICEF …

A medical doctor, Kadev Kenneth Kelvin, has been remanded at the federal correctional facility in Makurdi on allegation of cyber stalking. He was remanded by a Benue state Magistrate Court sitting in Makurdi the Benue State capital.The accused was reported to have made a Facebook post on March 12, 2023 …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has included Nigeria and 54 other countries on its Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List 2023.The global health body stated that the countries face the most pressing health workforce challenges related to universal health coverage.“In particular, these countries have: 1) a density of doctors, nurses …