By Morgan Nwanguma A common nutrient found in everyday vegetables may help boost the body’s ability to fight cancer. Zeaxanthin, best known for supporting eye […]
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World Hypertension Day 2026: Knowing Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Life
Every year on May 17, the world observes World Hypertension Day to raise awareness about hypertension — a condition often described as the “silent killer” […]
DRC’s Ituri Province Records 65 Deaths, 246 Suspected Ebola Cases Amid New Outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has confirmed an ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of […]
Crohn’s Disease
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, […]
Tackling Diarrheal Diseases: Oral Rehydration Therapy and Adjunct Medications
By Evans Matthews Diarrheal diseases remain one of the most persistent global health challenges, disproportionately affecting children under five in low-and-middle-income countries. Despite decades of […]
Can AI Replace Scientists in Drug Discovery?
By Evans Matthews The pharmaceutical world is undergoing a seismic shift. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once a futuristic concept, is now at the forefront of drug […]
Expanding Access to Immunization in Low-Resource Settings
By Evans Matthews Immunization remains one of the most effective public health interventions in modern medicine, preventing millions of deaths annually. Yet, for many communities […]
Digital Cure: Why Nigeria’s E-Pharmacy Push Must Succeed
The Registrar of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, was unequivocal in Abuja at the recent launch of Electronic Pharmacy Regulations, 2026 […]
Tackling Postpartum Hemorrhage: Life-Saving Medicines and Distribution Challenges
By Evans Matthews Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) – defined as excessive bleeding after childbirth, remains the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, claiming tens of thousands […]
Sweet but Dangerous: How Sugar Teams Up With Mouth Odour
By Deborah Bamisaye Oftentimes, it starts quietly: – A slight turn of the head during a conversation. – A hand covering the mouth while speaking. […]
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