Health

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 …

Dry mouth can be incredibly uncomfortable, even if you’ve only experienced it for a short while. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy A number of things can cause this problem, but …

The humble lab mouse has provided invaluable clues to understanding diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes to COVID-19. But when it comes to psychiatric conditions, the lab mouse has been sidelined, its rodent mind considered too different from that of humans to provide much insight into mental illness. A new …

The Federal Government says it is proposing to spend the sum of N396 billion for the COVID19 vaccination exercise across the country between the years of 2021 and 2022.   The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed disclosed this after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting, which was presided over …

The US and 12 of its allies have released a statement criticizing the World Health Organisation (WHO) after the release of a World Health Organization report that said the Coronavirus pandemic is very likely to have started with transmission from one animal to another, and then to humans.   219 …

In the hours after we die, certain cells in the human brain are still active. Some cells even increase their activity and grow to gargantuan proportions, according to new research from the University of Illinois Chicago. In a newly published study in the journal Scientific Reports, the UIC researchers analyzed gene …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm on the circulation of fake ‘Insulin tea’ taken by Diabetic patients.   In a statement released on Sunday, March 28 by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, warned against buying or taking the fake tea because …

As country mourns virus victims, a rising death rate and fresh lockdown measures further darken the national mood. Ancona, Italy – The hilly avenues in Ancona, an Italian port city on the Adriatic coast, are eerily devoid of traffic. On an ordinary sunny day, the city centre would be buzzing with …

Breast cancer prevention starts with healthy habits — such as limiting alcohol and staying physically active. Understand what you can do to reduce your breast cancer risk. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you’re concerned about developing breast cancer, you might be wondering if there are steps you can take to …