Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Lagos State governor on Health, has revealed that unregistered tigernut drinks have been traced to be a major cause of the Cholera outbreak in the state.
In a chat with Punch, Ogunyemi said most of the patients who came for treatment said they...
Group of scientists have found microplastics in human penises for the first time, as concerns over the tiny particles’ proliferation and potential health effects continue to pile up.
Microplastics are polymer fragments that can range from less than 0.2 inches (5 millimetres) down to 1/25,000th of an inch (1 micrometre)....
A medical practitioner and Managing Director of Holyfill Hospital, Ayelaje Joseph, has been accused of removing a woman’s womb, without her consent, in his hospital, located in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.
The accuser, Mrs. Okeafor Suzan, said she had an operation in the hospital for fibroid removal but later...
Having a tattoo could increase your risk of developing a rare type of cancer by 21%, a new study has found.
According to Researchers in Sweden, they found a potential link between tattoos and cancer in the lymphatic system, known as lymphoma.
Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects...
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday.
Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62. Surgeons said...
It’s the season of mangoes, and the market is flooded with them.
But, as the demand for juicy mangoes increases, the marketers chemically inject them which ripen them quickly so that the supply remains stable.
If you are also a mango lover, then here are some tips for identifying such mangoes...
Following the consumption of grilled crocodile in Nigeria, Dayo Oyewo writes on the concerns of health experts and wild life conservationists
A renewed interest in the consumption of crocodile meat in Nigeria has raised concerns among the proponents of wildlife conservation in the country.
Over the years, the barbecue business has...
Just over two weeks after doctors placed a genetically edited kidney from a pig inside Richard Slayman, the 62-year-old is recovering at home and relishing “one of the happiest moments” of his life.
Washington Post reports that on March 16, Slayman became the first living person to receive such a...
A major study published Tuesday, March 12 has said Covid-19 caused the average life expectancy of people worldwide to fall by 1.6 years during the first two years of the pandemic, a more dramatic decline than previously thought.
This marked a sharp reversal during a decades-long rise in global life...
An American woman died after a surgical Robot burned a hole in her intestine during a colon cancer operation.
Sandra Sultzer, 78, from Boca Raton, died in 2022 following a procedure to treat her colon cancer the previous year, which was performed using a 'da Vinci' robot, a lawsuit filed by her husband...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Tuesday said that 50 per cent of imported pharmaceutical products in Nigeria are fake.
The Director General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during a recent stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja.
She explained that the certificate of a pharmaceutical product...
Picking your nose might increase your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows.
A protein called beta-amyloid is believed to be a cause of the progressive dementia that characterizes Alzheimer’s disease. And according to a recent report, beta-amyloid may be produced in the brain as a defense mechanism...
Cameroon launched the world’s first routine vaccine programme against malaria on Monday.
It is one of 20 African countries planning to introduce the drug this year, according to global vaccine alliance Gavi.
Here are some key facts.
The RTS,S malaria vaccine, developed by British pharmaceutical GSK, opens new lab and sold under...
Embarking on a 90-day journey without soda can usher in a range of health benefits, transforming your well-being and setting the stage for a healthier 2024. Here are some compelling reasons to consider joining the #90DaysWithoutSoda challenge:
1. **Enhanced Hydration:** Soda, notorious for its dehydrating effects, can be replaced with...
Prof. Ademola Popoola of Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin, Unilorin, has warned that penile erection after 30 minutes in sexual intercourse is purposeless, dangerous and harmful to men.
Popoola raised the alarm in Ilorin during his paper presentation at the 250th Inaugural Lecture of the university, entitled: “That All...
Dr Abdulraheem Muslimu, an Obstetric Gynecologist in Bauchi on Friday, said excessive protein intake during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage.
He told the News Agency of Nigeria that excess protein increases toxic ammonia production in a pregnant woman’s body.
Mr Muslimu, who is with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, O&G,...
A drug which stops HIV from infecting the body has proved to be a highly effective "real-world" preventative treatment, a study has confirmed.
The research was conducted on 24,000 people taking it across England and the results have been described as "reassuring", BBC reports.
Thousands of people are already taking PrEP...
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking cancer drug that kills all solid cancer tumors while leaving other cells unharmed.
The new molecule, codenamed AOH1996 - targets a protein present in most cancers that helps tumors grow and multiply in the body. It is significant because this protein, the proliferating cell nuclear...
Ever felt that afternoon slump after a sugary lunch? That's your blood sugar levels crashing. Over time, these swings may stress your body and could even lead to insulin resistance, a risk factor for depression.
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A man in south Florida, USA died from a brain-eating infection last month after using tap water during sinus rinses,
According to Fox 4 news reports, the man, who has not been named but was identified as a resident of Charlotte County, died on February 20, three days before the...
The virus that causes COVID-19 most likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory, according to a classified US report based on new intelligence and recently sent to the White House and key members of Congress.
The stunning revelation by the US Energy Department comes more than a year after the FBI...
Nigerians have been alerted by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) about a fake Augmentin 625mg tablets in circulation within the country.
The health agency in a statement released on Monday October 24, said the falsified antibiotic has the batch number 562626, a manufacturing date of April...
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has declared an immediate three-week lockdown in two high-risk districts as the country battles a rise in Ebola infections.
President Yoweri introduced the lockdown for the two districts worst affected by the killer virus, where dozens have already been infected and nearly 20 patients have died.
There is...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against taking four cough syrups made from India.
BBC reported that the drugs manufactured by an Indian company, Maiden Pharmaceuticals, could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia.
The International Health Agency said the company failed to provide guarantees about the...
The Federal Government and the Serum Institute of India have announced a partnership in producing vaccines locally to advance vaccine equity in Nigeria.
This was disclosed by Dr. Faisal Shuaib, ED/CEO, National Primary Health Care Development Agency on Tuesday.
He stated that talks would be a launchpad towards vaccine self-sufficiency in Nigeria.
What the NPHCDA is...
China has become the first country to green-light an inhaled Covid-19 vaccine, known as Convidecia Air, paving the way for potential use of the needle-free product in the country, where suppressing the spread of Covid-19 remains a top priority.
The vaccine maker, CanSino Biologics, said in a statement Sunday that...
Doctors have removed a 100-pound tumour from a woman's body that she had been living with for five years.
The Brazilian woman, who stood 4-foot-9 and weighed 330 pounds, had reported to the clinic after suffering from shortness of breath, allegedly caused by the massive tumour.
There, doctors discovered that her midsection...
Two people have died from mystery pneumonia in Argentina with others hospitalised amid fears of a new viral outbreak.
Health officials in the South American country said they were infected with 'pneumonia of unknown origin'.
According to Mail Online, the cases are among eight health workers and one ICU patient treated at a private...
Pharmaceutical company, Moderna has said it is suing rival, Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech for patent infringement in the development of the first Covid-19 vaccine.
Morderna, which is US based, alleges that the mRNA technology it developed before the pandemic was copied.
In a statement, Moderna said Pfizer/BioNTech copied two...
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Federal Government is set for trial by November
The PUNCH reports that the project, which is a mega research grant intervention tagged, ‘Accelerated development of COVID-19 vaccines using innovative technological approach’, is a collaborative effort involving cluster researchers from five different institutions to consolidate problem-solving...
The World Health Organisation has recognized Togo as the first country globally to eliminate four Neglected Tropical Diseases.
The WHO made this known during its Regional Committee for Africa meeting held in Lomé on Monday, August 22.
Between 2011 and 2022, Togo has successfully eliminated dracunculiasis (Guinea worm disease), elephantiasis (lymphatic...
Scientists say more research and monitoring is needed for a new virus detected in dozens of people in eastern China that suggests just how easily viruses can travel unnoticed from animals to humans.
The virus, named Langya henipavirus, infected nearly three dozen farmers and other residents, according to a team...
China has discovered a new, potentially fatal virus within its borders, which experts say could trigger another pandemic.
The Langya Henipavirus, referred to as "Langya," has already infected 35 people, according to Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control.
Authorities said the patients did not have close contact with each other or common exposure...
Brazilians have started attacking monkeys by poisoning them over fears they are responsible for the growing monkeypox virus outbreak.
Local reports said that 10 monkeys had been poisoned in less than a week in the city of Sao Jose do Rio Preto, in Sao Paulo state.
The World Health Organization expressed...
About 12.7 million Nigerians live with Hepatitis B, the World Health Organization has said.
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents, leading to a range of health problems, some of which can be fatal. There are five main...
The US has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency following a spike in cases.
It comes less than two weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) issued its highest emergency alert following a worldwide surge in cases.
Cases have topped 6,600 in the US, according to health officials.
The decision...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days to take the step.
Governor Gavin Newsom said the declaration will help California coordinate a government-wide response, seek more vaccines and lead outreach and education efforts on...
A man who has lived with HIV since the 1980s has become the fourth person to be cured of the disease as announced by AIDS researchers on Wednesday July 27.
The 66-year-old man named the "City of Hope" patient after the Californian center where he was treated, was cured of HIV after...
There have been more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox reported globally from 78 countries, with the majority in Europe, the World Health Organization has said.
So far, 98% of cases outside the countries in Africa where the virus is endemic have been reported in men who have sex with men,...
Eight persons have tested positive for Monkeypox in Edo state as confirmed by the state's ministry of health.
Commissioner for Health in the state, Prof. Akoria Obehi told newsmen on Monday July 25 that the Ministry has ramped up surveillance and other activities to curb the spread of the infectious disease.
Obehi...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak to be a global health emergency following its 'extraordinary' spread to more than 70 countries.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the decision to issue the declaration despite a lack of consensus among experts serving on the U.N. health agency's emergency...
Ghana has officially confirmed two cases of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola.
Tests conducted in Ghana came back positive on July 10, but the results had to be verified by a laboratory in Senegal for the cases to be considered confirmed, according to the World...
Scientists have warned about a super Gonorrhoea which poses a 'major global threat' after an Austrian man caught a drug-resistant version of the STI.
The unidentified man, in his 50s, became infected after having unprotected sex with a prostitute while on holiday in Cambodia in April.
Five days later, when he returned home,...
Highly-contagious polio is spreading in the UK for the first time in years, leading UK health officials to declare a national incident.
Traces of the polio virus have been found in sewage in London.
The infectious disease - which can cause paralysis and death - was found during a routine check after...
Chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden and a leading official in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Dr Fauci has tested positive for COVID-19.
U.S National Institutes of Health said in a statement that 81-year-old Fauci is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice. He is experiencing mild symptoms, and has...
The World Health Organization has announced that it is working with experts to come up with a new name for monkeypox.
The announcement comes after more than 30 scientists wrote last week about the "urgent need for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatising" name for the virus and the disease it causes.
The...
Ghana has recorded five cases of monkeypox in the Eastern, Western and Greater Accra regions.
Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye made the announcement at a press briefing on Wednesday, June 8. He revealed that “one of the cases was recorded in a Ghanaian who travelled from...
For the first time, a small clinical trial in the United States showed 100% eradication of the cancer disease in patients at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan.
Although the trial was done on a small scale, it has raised hopes that the world may soon be able...
The federal government has banned the sale and consumption of bush meat in a bid to curb the spread of monkepox disease.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Dr Mohammad Abubakar on Tuesday May 31, directed hunters and dealers of bush meat in the country to stop the business.
Abubakar also urged Nigerians...
Nine people have died of monkeypox in Congo in 2022 while Nigeria has recorded its first death from the disease this year, the countries’ health authorities said, even as at least 20 countries continue to grapple with sudden outbreaks not seen in years.
Dr. Aime Alongo, chief of the Sankuru...
A husband suffered from memory loss caused by afternoon sex with his wife, according to a new paper by medics.
The report released in the May edition of the Irish Medical Journal, detailed how the 66-year-old man experienced Transient Global Amnesia (TGA) within 10 minutes of sexual intercourse, Mail Online reports.
Medics at the...
The Spanish government has donated 4.4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to the Federal Government towards containing the spread of the Coronavirus
This is contained in a statement by the embassy titled “No one will be safe until we are all safe” in Abuja on Wednesday.
The statement...
The health department in Canadian province of Quebec on Tuesday May 24, confirmed 15 cases of monkeypox.
Canada's federal health minister also disclosed that more samples from other parts of the country were being sent to a laboratory in Winnipeg for testing.
Jean-Yves Duclos said;
"We expect more cases to be confirmed in the...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has warned that there are no specific treatments available for the monkeypox infection following the outbreak in Europe and other countires.
The centre also urged Nigerians to take certain measures to prevent contracting the disease.
The NCDC’s post on its website read: “There are no specific treatments...
A third case of ebola has been confirmed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the city of Mbandaka in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo.
The patient is a 48-year-old man deemed a "high-risk" contact of the first Ebola patient identified in the DRC's latest outbreak, who died on April...
The World Health Organization has confirmed eight more countries have reported cases of mystery hepatitis in children.
It brings the total number of countries with cases to 20. Globally, 228 children have been sickened with an unusual form of liver disease and another 50 suspected cases are being probed.
One death has been...
