Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication primarily used to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, it […]
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Special Pathogen of Concern: Lassa fever Kills 204
Nigeria has recorded at least 204 deaths and 793 confirmed cases of Lassa fever. According to the latest data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease […]
Food Safety Fears Mount as Scientists Discover Antibiotics Concealed in River Fish
Antibiotics are powerful, life-saving medicines that fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or stopping them from multiplying. They work by targeting specific bacterial components, such […]
Lassa Fever: Deaths Surge Amid Strained Facilities and Staff Shortages
Lassa fever may be a seasonal pandemic in Nigeria, but one thing that has become of immense concern this year according to experts, is that […]
Joint Replacements Becoming Old-fashioned – Researchers Unravel Ways to Regrow Cartilage, Halt Arthritis
A team of researchers working at Stanford University have recently discovered a way to regrow ageing cartilage, raising hopes for arthritis treatments that are likely […]
Prolonged Use of Melatonin for Insomnia Will Possibly Come with Unforeseen Heart Risks -Study
A new research effort lead by a Nigerian researcher, Ekenedilichukwu Nnadi, M.D., who is also chief resident in internal medicine at SUNY Downstate/Kings County Primary […]
At Last, New Medication Offers Hope for Hard-To-Treat Hypertension
By Morgan Nwanguma A new medication called baxdrostat may offer fresh hope for people whose blood pressure remains high despite taking standard treatments. Experts say […]
Unlock Comfy Sleep: Rest Smarter for Numb-Free Hands
By Deborah Bamisaye “Omo, I no know wetin dey happen o! My hands go completely numb every night – like they’re trapped in ice or […]
Lithium Loss May Be the Unseen Trigger of Alzheimer’s Disease
Lithium is a naturally occurring element in the brain, playing a significant role in the normal functioning of the organ at its limited but standard […]
Commencement of Vaccine Manufacture Imminent: Nigeria Gears Up to Implement EU’s €18 Million Grant
Vaccination is a preventive measure that protects the population against certain infectious diseases and reduces their transmissibility. Mass vaccination strategies have controlled several infectious diseases […]
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