The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stepped up its crackdown on banned, fake and substandard pesticides in Nigeria, warning […]
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How to Prevent Kidney Stones: 7 Habits That Can Help
Kidney stones can develop when minerals and salts in the urine build up and form hard deposits in the kidneys. These stones may cause severe […]
WHO Calls for Better Support After Hospital Discharge
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to strengthen mental health support in communities, calling for a shift away from long-term institutional care towards […]
How to Know When You Need Mental Health Support: 7 Warning Signs
Mental health problems do not always begin with a crisis. Sometimes, they appear as constant worry, poor sleep, persistent sadness or difficulty coping with everyday […]
Can Herbal Medicine Treat Malaria? What You Need to Know
For many Nigerians, taking agbo when fever, body pains or weakness sets in is a familiar practice. Some people turn to herbal mixtures before visiting […]
AI in Pregnancy: How New Technology Could Help Save Mothers
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help pregnant women in Nigeria recognise potentially dangerous symptoms earlier and access reliable health information when medical assistance is not immediately […]
WHO Moves to Close Pre-eclampsia Treatment Gap With New Global Roadmap
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have launched a new global roadmap aimed at addressing gaps in the prevention and treatment of pre-eclampsia […]
How to Calculate Your Menstrual Cycle From Day 1
Knowing how to calculate your menstrual cycle can help you understand your period pattern, estimate when your next period may come and notice changes that […]
WHO Issues New Guidelines as Childhood Obesity Quadruples Since 1990
Childhood obesity has increased sharply over the past three decades, with the World Health Organization (WHO) now calling for a more structured approach to managing […]
Pneumonia: How to Recognize the Warning Signs
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can affect people of all ages. It may be caused by bacteria, viruses or, less commonly, fungi […]
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