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For the first time in 19 years, a team of scientists have detected a new strain of HIV. The strain is a part of the Group M version of HIV-1, the same family of virus subtypes to blame for the global HIV pandemic, according to Abbott Laboratories, which conducted the Continue Reading
A sound mind in a sound body. It is difficult to contradict that old Roman expression. Unfortunately, not all people pay enough attention to their bodies. As a result, overweight or even obesity becomes a real concern of the population of advanced countries. And then a fight against excess fat Continue Reading
A Medic has warned women NOT to urinate before s*x or visiting the toilet after intercourse and explains why it increases the risk of a painful infection. Illustrative photo Women should not urinate before s*x to reduce the risk of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI), Dailymailreports. According to Continue Reading
A new report has shown just how sleeping close to your cell phone can cause cancer and infertility and why you should must desist from the act. File photo used only for illustrative purpose 40% of deaths prevented by quitting smoking, eating healthier, boozing less Father-of-two claims his tumour went Continue Reading
A medical personnel and Nigerian naturopath, Dr Solomon Abutoh, has told couples that there is no cause for alarm as he reveals the things that can help boost fertility. Fruits (Image: Alarmy photo) Many couples are grappling with infertility without knowing what to do, The Nation reports. A naturopath, Continue Reading
An investigative report has revealed how Cyanide which a high dose of the poison present in cassava can cause a cardiac arrest as it stops oxygen from getting to the heart and the brain. File photo Garri a derivative of cassava, is one of the staple foods of Nigerians that Continue Reading
Doctors in Ekiti State under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have lamented that the six month arrears of salaries owed their colleagues practicing in government hospitals is causing them hardship. They said payment of salaries to workers and effective funding of the health institutions, particularly the Ekiti Continue Reading
Doctors in India have successfully separated conjoined twin boys who were attached at the skull in a marathon surgical procedure that lasted more than 36 hours and involved 40 doctors. The two-year-old twins, who suffered a rare condition occurring once in about 2.5 million births, underwent the operation at a Continue Reading
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said dangerous methods were used in nearly half of the 55.7 million abortions carried out each year globally. A WHO study shows that anti-abortion laws raise health risks for women. According to research by WHO and the Guttmacher Institute, a U.S. reproductive health Continue Reading
One gynaecologist has provided a list of thought-provoking reasons to ditch the undergarments .Speaking to Health , gynaecologist Moore explained: “It’s not good to always have the lady parts locked up. They need air like all other parts of your body.” While there are risks – apart from accidental Continue Reading
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday inaugurated the state’s DNA Forensic Centre. See photos:
A woman in China recently became the first person to have oral surgery performed solely by a robot. Although human doctors were in the room for the procedure, the robot autonomously implanted two teeth into the patient’s mouth using preprogrammed directions, according to the South China Morning Post. Two new Continue Reading
Pineapple, a delicious tropical fruit, has been celebrated for centuries not only for its unique taste but also for its miraculous health benefits. The health and medicinal benefits of pineapple include improving the immune system, respiratory health and digestion, strengthening bones, reducing inflammation, curing coughs and colds, and weight loss. Continue Reading
The National Association of Resident Doctors on Thursday suspended its 10-day nationwide strike action. Recall that NARD on Monday, September 4, embarked on an indefinite strike action to protest poor welfare of members and demand improved conditions of service. Details later…
If you have been unsuccessfully trying to get pregnant for more than six months, before you embark on an invasive medical procedure and spend thousands of naira for assisted reproductive technology, ensure that your thyroid is functioning at its optimum. Many women don’t realise that good thyroid function is necessary Continue Reading