Noma Disease: 5 Warning Signs to Watch for in Children A recent report from Sokoto is drawing fresh attention to noma, a severe disease that […]
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What Nigeria’s New Surgery Means for Patients
Nigeria has taken a major step in surgical care with a new procedure that allowed a surgeon to operate on a patient from about 500 […]
Seven Days of Meditation May Rewire the Brain, New Study Suggests
By Morgan Nwanguma Just seven days of intensive meditation and mind-body practices may produce measurable changes in the brain and body, according to a new […]
World Patient Safety Day 2026: Nigeria’s New Framework for NCD Patients
Nigeria is tightening the safety net around how chronic diseases are treated, with government officials using this year’s World Patient Safety Day to spotlight a […]
As Gut Microbes Run Out of Fibre, They’re Likely to Begin Feeding on You
By Morgan Nwanguma When dietary fibre is scarce, gut microbes may turn to an unexpected food source: the protective mucus lining of the intestine. Gut […]
The Chair that Steals Your Health – Part 3
By Deborah Bamisaye Congrats Sis! I can see you’ve taken and digested the ‘Chair’ advice, hook, line and sinker. And now… (Why is he raising […]
When Refrigeration Goes Wrong: Foods Begging, “Keep Me Out!” – 6
By Deborah Bamisaye It’s been a five series journey and it feels good to want to wrap up after this one. I mean on the […]
Patient Safety: The Things That Can Make Your Care Safer
When you visit a hospital, clinic or pharmacy, you expect to receive care that helps you get better. But good healthcare is not only about […]
CRISPR Renders Prostate Cancer Cells Easy for the Immune System to Destroy
By Morgan Nwanguma Scientists have developed an experimental CRISPR-based approach that could make prostate cancer cells easier for the immune system to detect and destroy. […]
As Maternal Deaths Remain High, FG Launches New Incentive Scheme
The Federal Government has launched a new incentive scheme aimed at increasing the use of maternal and newborn healthcare services as Nigeria continues to battle […]
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