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Polio scare in Imo as Boko Haram Chases Imolites to return home
There is Poliomyelitis scare in Imo State following the continuing massive return of Imo indigenes from the northern states, due to insecurity exacerbated by Boko Haram insurgency and killings.
Joe Obi Njoku, Imo State commissioner for Health, who confirmed the wild polio virus scare in the state, said, although the state has been polio free since 2005, “the massive return of Imo indigenes from the North due to Boko Haram issues is a thing of concern.”
He said at Nnenasa, headquarters of Njaba Local Government Area of the state that, because of the polio scare the state has insisted that, “every child no matter where he/she may be in the state should be reached and immunised to avoid the spread of this disease to others.”
Njoku said, although all the 121 reported cases of polio in Nigeria
Delta Probes Death Of Pregnant Woman
Delta State government has commenced investigations into the death of a pregnant woman, Mrs. Elo Oyoro, rushed to the General Hospital, Ughelli, November 25, last year, but who died due to alleged neglect and absence of a doctor.
However, Oghenejabor Ikimi, counsel to the widower, Mr. Onome Joseph, told Vanguard, yesterday, that his client was not satisfied with the manner the Ministry of Health was handling the probe and would head to court.
His words: “I detailed Barrister Lord Ibordor to represent me. They got to the Central Hospital, Ughelli by 10.00 am but the investigating team, led by the medical director, Central Hospital, Warri, arrived by 12.00 pm, thus Joseph Onome was kept waiting for two hours”.
“After hearing from Joseph Onome alone, the team heard from the doctors and nurses,
Energy Drinks Bad For Health’ – LASUTH Medical Director
The consumption of energy drinks can cause high blood pressure.
Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, the Chief Medical Director Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr. Wale Oke said such beverage should be treated as drugs.
Oke also said that energy drinks were being treated as a beverage which is why it does not go through rigorous and extensive research by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
‘These drinks contain caffeine which can cause individuals with health challenges to become hypertensive. Consumption of the drinks can also increase blood pressure or cause abnormal heart rate.’
Also commenting, a member of the House of Representatives, Dayo Bush-Alebiosu who sponsored a bill requesting an investigation
Are African Women Having Too Many Babies?
Twenty-five of the 28 high-fertility (more than 5 children per woman) countries are in Africa. This and related facts have revived the concern that Africa will miss out on the “demographic dividend” – the rapid economic growth rates associated with declining fertility, as experienced by many countries in Asia.
But Africa is also the continent with the slowest economic growth in the past. And economic growth is probably the best contraceptive. The problem may be that African economies are not growing fast enough; if and when they do grow, fertility rates will come down. To be sure, the relationship between declining fertility and economic growth goes both ways, so we can’t be complacent and let economic growth do all the work. Furthermore, we may not get that rapid economic growth.
‘Lassa Fever Kills 5,000 Annually In Jos’
Chief Medical Director of the Jos University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Ishaya Pam, has said about 5,000 patients die in the hospital from Lassa Fever yearly.
He said the hospital also records between 300,000 to 500,000 cases of the disease on a yearly basis.
No fewer than two persons had died from the disease in Plateau State this year.
Pam spoke at a sensitisation workshop on Lassa fever for health care workers/professionals and staff of the ministry, organised by the Federal Ministry of Health, at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, on Wednesday.
The CMD, who was represented by a consultant on Public Health, Prof Chika Ogbenna, lamented that the hospital lacked the facilities for early and easy diagnosis of the disease, adding that the nearest facility for diagnosing the disease could only
Contending With The Cancer Scourge
Cancer, also known as malignant neoplasm and the most feared word and disease in the world, is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. It can also affect nearby parts of the body and more distant parts through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
There are over 200 different types of cancers that affect humans. The disease has been around as long as mankind but the disease exploded in the second half of the 20th Century.
In 2007, cancer caused about 13 per cent of all human deaths worldwide (7.9 million). This disease that can affect people of all ages does not just appear out of nowhere, it has definite causes that can be corrected if the body has enough time, and if actions are taken to change the body’s internal environment to one that creates health while at the same
With or Without Condoms, Sexual Pleasure is the Same – New Study Reveals
A new study on sexual pleasure finds that men and women enjoy sex just as much with condoms as they do without. The latest research, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, included an online survey of sex habits of people between the ages of 18 and 59. The findings revealed that both men and women consistently rated safe sex as “highly arousing and pleasurable”.
Researchers said that safe sex was rated as being just as pleasurable as sex without a condom.
The study, which was based on a 2009 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, also found that more than twice as many women were unsure whether the condom was lubricated or from what material it was made compared to men. Researchers found that 26.6 percent of women did not know whether the condom was lubricated
Home Remedies for a Glowing Skin Complexion
If you are feeling too broke to splurge on a facial at the salon, let Mother Nature come to the rescue.
All you need is to do is invest some time and effort once a week, and use the ingredients available in your kitchen to concoct your own facial at home.
You can decide which facial to opt for, depending on your skin type and on the availability of the ingredients.
These facials can be done once a week, or before going for a party or for an occasion.
Note of caution: If your skin is sensitive to any natural product, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist before using any of the given remedies.
Also, please wash your face before using any of these face packs.
Normal skin
~ Extract the juice of half an orange or tomato, mix with two teaspoons of curd. Lightly massage onto your
Prof. Maurice Iwu, Others Break New Grounds In HIV/AIDS Treatment
As INEC’s chairman, Professor Maurice Iwu was loathed by most especially; as they saw in him, a more than willing tool in the hands of the ruling PDP to subvert the will of the people but fast forward post INEC, the erudite and acclaimed pharmacologist and tropical medicine expert, is breaking new grounds in the field of scientific research.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nigeria’s equivalent of NAFDAC, has announced another breakthrough in the treatment of HIV/AIDS with the discovery of an oral botanical drug, Crofelemer. The new drug which owes its success to a pioneering research carried out in the United States by a team of scientists including Nigeria’s Maurice Iwu, is the second botanical, and first orally administered drug to be approved by FDA since 2006.
The first
Health Benefit of Eating Bananas
1. Bananas regulate the bowel system: Are you suffering from constipation? The best solution to constipation is eating a banana a day. This is one of the major health benefits of …bananas. Bananas are rich in fiber that helps in regulating the bowel functions.
2. Bananas reduce the risk of heart diseases and blood pressure: You might be surprised to hear this health benefit of bananas; yes, bananas reduce the risk of heart diseases as well as lowers blood pressure levels. How? Bananas are rich in potassium, which is very vital for the muscle contraction and proper functioning of the heart and nervous system. Do you know how much of potassium is required a day? It is just 4g and you get this by eating a banana. Isn’t this health benefit of banana amazing?
3. Bananas reduce depression:
Video Shows Unborn Twins Fighting for Space in the Womb
Striking images of unborn twins have revealed how siblings fight for space in the cramped surroundings of their mother’s womb. Researchers in London were trying to find out more about a rare blood disease that can complicate the pregnancies for women carrying twins, when they captured video of what appears to be two fetuses pushing each other as they try to make more room.
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How To Reduce Strecth Marks With Water
Many people experience the skin condition of stretch marks. This condition occurs when there is a breakdown in the middle layer of skin. This layer is called the “Dermis”. Stretch marks occur when this area of the skin experiences consistent pulling, tugging, and stretching. As a result, the Dermis tears and leaves behind nasty little scars. These scars are called stretch marks.
Stretch marks can be seen on the outer layer of the skin, or the “Epidermis”. These visible trails of skin damage do not cause physical pain; however, many individuals suffer the emotional affects of the scars. Early in development, stretch marks are usually very noticeable by the bright colors they display. Over time, these bright marks will dull and become less noticeable.
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10 Brain Damaging Habits You Should Stop Now
1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.
This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.
2. Overeating – It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.
3. Smoking - It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.
4. High Sugar consumption - Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.
5. Air Pollution - The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.
6. Sleep Deprivation - Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation
7 health benefits of raw organic cashews
1. Cancer Prevention
Cashews are ripe with proanthocyanidins, a class of flavanols that actually starve tumors and stop cancer cells from dividing. Studies have also shown that cashews can reduce y
our colon cancer risk. Their high copper content also endows the seed with the power to eliminate free radicals and they are also good sources of phytochemicals and antioxidants that protect us from heart disease and cancer.
2. Heart Health
Cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts and most of it is in the form of oleic acid, the same heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil. Studies show that oleic acid promotes good cardiovascular health by helping to reduce triglyceride levels, high levels of which are associated with an increased risk for heart disease. Cashews are wonderfully
Ideas to Get Rid of Your Wrinkles
Most people get disturbed when aging starts and wrinkles appears especially on their face. The face can easily age rapidly when compared to other body parts and this is because the facial skin will have direct exposure to sun, cold, heat and wind. When the facial muscles tend to lose their elasticity and tone, this can be considered as sign of aging, skin begins to sag, dark spots and dullness can also be the factors of age. Sometimes wrinkles can result in disfiguring your face as a result you may face low self-esteem. The following tips and ideas help in getting rid of your wrinkles:
Facial exercising: Facial exercise help in achieving youthful appearance, there are some unique facial exercise which can prevent sagging of the skin and accomplish younger looking skin like– air holds, pushdown,