Abstinence from Sex Not Solution to Cervical Cancer — Virologist
A clinical virologist, Dr. Adeola Fowotade, has addressed the misconception that abstaining from sex is sufficient to protect against cervical cancer and...
Diet and Obesity Linked to Rising Hypertension Rates, Says NHS President
The President of the Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS), Prof. Simeon Isezuo, has highlighted changes in dietary habits and reduced physical activity as...
Kwara State Partners with National Institute to Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
Kwara State Government has teamed up with the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) to advance women's economic empowerment through...
Oyebanji Calls for End to Beliefs Hindering Exclusive Breastfeeding
Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, wife of Ekiti State Governor, has advocated for an end to traditional norms and beliefs that discourage exclusive breastfeeding....
AU Allocates $10.4 Million to Africa CDC for Mpox Response
The African Union's Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) has earmarked $10.4 million from COVID-19 funds to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and...
“The Impact of Hormonal Imbalances on Mental Health: Key Disorders to Watch For”
Hormonal imbalances, characterized by irregular levels of hormones in the bloodstream, can profoundly affect mental health. Hormones, which act as chemical messengers,...
Dr. Ukpai Hosts Inaugural DAM Global Summit in Halifax to Combat Malaria and Celebrate...
The Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit will debut in Halifax, Canada, from April 25 to 27, 2025. This three-day event will...
Glo and AXA Mansard Health Launch New Affordable Health Insurance Plan
Globacom, Nigeria’s leading digital solutions provider, has partnered with AXA Mansard Health Insurance to introduce the Glo Health Insurance package. This new...
75 percent of women with fibroids can become pregnant
Professor Christopher Aimakhu, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says in this interview with Sade Oguntola that it...
NAFDAC DG Praises Community Pharmacists for Vital Role in Nigeria’s Healthcare System
Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has highlighted the critical role community...
