The Federal Government says Nigeria has recorded significant progress in its malaria control efforts, with updated data showing that no state in the country is […]
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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 […]
Your Gut: The Silent CEO of the Body – 2
By Deborah Bamisaye When the CEO is angry: Signs the Gut is in trouble “Ah ah! What is happening to me sef?” Tolu groaned, holding […]
Nigeria Must End the Tramadol Threat with a Total Import Ban
Nigeria’s struggle with opioid abuse will not be won through half measures. The current quasi-ban on Tramadol – restricting but not eliminating imports, leaves the […]
World Food Safety Day 2026: From Burden to Solutions
As countries around the world today mark World Food Safety Day 2026 with the theme: From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere, the World […]
Crohn’s Disease (Part 2)
Crohn’s disease is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Symptoms of Crohn’s include stomach cramps, severe diarrhea, […]
New toothpaste prevents gum disease without destroying helpful bacteria
By Morgan Nwanguma Scientists have developed a new strategy to combat gum disease without destroying the mouth’s beneficial bacteria, marking a major departure from conventional […]
Baby’s Fever and Teething Matters
By Morgan Nwanguma According to experts, teething can slightly raise your baby’s body temperature, but it does not cause a true fever (38° C or […]
1.5 Million Deaths, 866 Million Illnesses from Unsafe Food—Children at Highest Risk, WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths worldwide every year, with children […]
NAFDAC Launches Improved Med Safety App to Combat Fake Medicines and Unsafe Drug Reactions
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an upgraded version of its Med Safety App, a digital platform designed […]
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