The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued revised drinking-water quality guidelines aimed at helping countries improve water safety systems and reduce exposure to water-related health […]
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Advancement in Colorectal Cancer therapy: Almost 3 Years, Patients Still Cancer-free
By Morgan Nwanguma A short course of immunotherapy given before surgery is showing remarkable success in a specific form of colorectal cancer. In a UK-led […]
Kitchen: Every dirty plate signs a tiny death certificate – 1
By Deborah Bamisaye Exactly what I was trying to say: Death does not always arrive with sirens. Sometimes, it hides behind leftover soup stains, greasy […]
New study discovers two common medications could quash fatty liver disease
By Morgan Nwanguma Two already-approved drugs may work together to combat fatty liver disease and reduce the deadly cardiovascular risks that often come with it. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
World No Tobacco Day 2026: Tobacco Exposed
Today, May 31, marks World No Tobacco Day 2026, an annual global health campaign led by the World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s theme, “Unmasking […]
NCDC Debunks Claims That Bitter Kola and Salt Water Can Prevent Ebola Disease
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has debunked claims circulating on social media that bitter kola, salt water, herbal mixtures, and seasoning […]
Highly potent cholesterol-lowering medication slashes risk of heart attack by 31%
By Morgan Nwanguma A powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may be reshaping the prevention of heart disease. Researchers have found that evolocumab, a medicine usually prescribed for […]
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