Health
4 Jan
In a recent study published in BMC Medicine, researchers conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of replacing animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives on cardio-metabolic health and all-cause mortality.
4 Jan
In a recent article published in Nutrients, researchers evaluate the relationship between 139 dietary factors and the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) using data from 118,210 participants in the United Kingdom (UK) biobank.
4 Jan
In a recent report published in the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), researchers summarise the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) progress toward globally eradicating dracunculiasis.
4 Jan
Maltina and Amstel Malta, two brands from the stables of Nigerian Breweries Plc, have launched an advocacy campaign tagged ‘Mission Nine Zero’, to discourage alcohol consumption by pregnant women.
22 Dec
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo (FUHSO) Benue State and former Director General of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Yaba, Lagos, Prof. Innocent Ujah, has said the school is “a world class institution for learning
22 Dec
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has reiterated that the government is committed to providing quality healthcare services to the indigent people, irrespective of their tribe, religion, and gender.
22 Dec
The Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, Lagos, has raised awareness of malaria disease through a swimming competition to sensitise members, children and adults on the prevention and treatment of the disease.
22 Dec
The Medical Director, National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos (NOHIL), Dr Mustapha Alimi, has decried inadequate manpower at the hospital even as he disclosed plans to bridge the gap.
21 Dec
Clinical trials have validated the efficacy and safety of innovative herbal mixture, Mojeaga, as a blood tonic, immune booster, nutritious ‘food’ and aphrodisiac.
21 Dec
A public health physician and former Chief Medical Director, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, Prof. Akin Osibogun, has advocated integrated health services for Nigerians, which will incorporate tested elements of traditional medicine with orthodox medicine.
20 Dec
COVAX, the multilateral mechanism for equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines, launched in 2020, will draw to a close on December 31, 2023.
17 Dec
Speaking on the structures and operations of PHCs in Lagos, the Permanent Secretary, LSPHCB, Dr Ibrahim Mustapha, said the state has a new prototype for PHCs in the state.