Health

The World Health Organization has said the B.1.351 variant of the coronavirus, first found in South Africa, is spreading in 23 African countries. The global health body which made this known via its Regional Virologist, Dr Nicksy Gumede-Moeletsi, told Punch that the strain presented the same symptoms such as fever, …

Suicidal thoughts, or suicide ideation, refers to thinking about or planning suicide. Thoughts can range from creating a detailed plan to having a fleeting consideration. It does not include the final act of suicide. Many people experience suicidal thoughts, especially during times of stress or when they are facing mental or physical health …

You could jeopardize your overall health if you don’t pay attention to the foods you eat. Consuming too much junk food, for example, can lead to chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, clogged arteries and more. Making the decision to improve your lifestyle by following …

People living with chronic hepatitis B infection may or may not need drug treatment. But there are many other things patients can do to protect their liver and improve their health. Below is our list of the top 10 healthy choices that can be started today! Schedule regular visits with …

Worrisome cases of ‘super-gonorrhea’ reported throughout the world as gonorrhea gains resistance to antibiotics. One of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world is becoming stronger, as cases of “super-gonorrhea” have been reported throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization, a lot has been heard about …

Bed-ridden for weeks, fever rising and dropping at will, depression and fear setting in, the cold call of death looming over so many victims of Anopheles, the deadly malaria-carrying mosquito. This was something the Malact manufacturers couldn’t ignore any longer.   While we join the rest of the world in …

India posts 332,730 new cases and 2,263 deaths in past 24 hours as fire in a hospital treating COVID patients kills 13 in Maharashtra state. India is reporting record number of coronavirus cases – and deaths – amid an alarming shortage of medical oxygen and beds in its hospitals as …

What’s the big deal? There’s no denying that one of the best parts of waking up is downing that fresh cup of coffee. But you know what’s also a great way to start your day? Having morning sex. That’s right — getting busy when you first wake up has all the …

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has released N1.5 million to pay medical bills of three Persons With Albinism, PWA, suffering from skin cancer in the state. This was revealed by Joy Odigie, Assistant Coordinator of The Edo Albino Foundation in Benin on Tuesday. she said the money was made available …

Bitter kola, also known as garcinia kola or bitter cola, is a common plant which can be found across Central and Western Africa. Bitter kola has been used in traditional African medicine for centuries, and is considered to have many beneficial properties, including being able to help fight bacterial and …