The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at tackling fake medicines, illegal organ […]
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Poor Sleep May Put Women’s Bone Health at Risk
By William A. Baruwa We spend roughly one-third of our lives asleep, making quality sleep an important part of maintaining good health and overall well-being. […]
How Expired Drinks Allegedly Returned to Sale at Lagos Trade Fair
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected operation involving expired drinks allegedly prepared for resale at the […]
Red Oil, Red Flag: Time for Nationwide Action
The red alert issued recently by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, should jolt the entire country awake. At the Lagos State Food Safety […]
Scientists Discover Natural ‘Brake’ That Helps Switch Off Inflammation
By Morgan Nwanguma Researchers at University College London (UCL) have identified a biological mechanism that helps the body bring inflammation under control, a discovery that […]
Too Much Screen Time May Affect Children’s Cognitive and Social Development
By Steven O. Mukoro Screens have become an almost unavoidable part of modern childhood. From television programmes to videos watched on smartphones, tablets and other […]
An 83-Year-Old Grandmother, a Conviction, and a New Drug Case
An 83-year-old grandmother convicted in a drug-related case is among the unusual details in a recent report by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), […]
WHO Targets 24-Hour Detection of New Disease Outbreaks by 2030
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at helping every country detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours […]
NAFDAC Cracks Down on Illegal Pesticides to Protect Food Safety
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 […]
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 […]
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