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New cancer cases to soar 77 per cent by 2050, WHO predicts

By IDBM Consult / February 1, 2024

There were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases in 2022, with more than 35 million new cases predicted by […]

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Men can slash their odds of getting prostate cancer by a THIRD by simple lifestyle tweak

By IDBM Consult / January 31, 2024

January 31, 2024 Men could reduce their chances of developing prostate cancer by over a third through jogging, cycling or swimming more, […]

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Five per cent Budgetary allocation not enough for health sector

MDCAN Calls for Increased Health Budget Allocation Amidst Sector Challenges

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2024

The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has voiced dissatisfaction with the current five per cent budgetary allocation […]

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Warning for vegan mothers-to-be as study suggests plant-based diet can raise risk of pre-eclampsia by 5-fold

By IDBM Consult / January 27, 2024

January 27, 2024  Going vegan when pregnant could raise the risk of developing complications, research has suggested. Danish experts discovered pregnant […]

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This is what using ‘adult’ beauty products is doing to your child’s skin

By IDBM Consult / January 26, 2024

Jan 26, 2024 Now that children are asking for the same creams, moisturisers and cleansers as influencers, skincare experts have […]

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Postpartum Depression Medical expert advises men to assist wives after

Understanding Postpartum Depression: The Crucial Role of Men in Supporting Nursing Mothers

By Ifunanya / January 26, 2024

As the world celebrates childbirth, the hidden struggles of some women often go unnoticed. Postpartum depression (PPD) can cast a […]

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Ban use of e cigarette – WHO

WHO Urges Global Ban on E-Cigarettes and Emerging Tobacco Products

By Ifunanya / January 26, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call to action urging member nations to either ban or regulate the […]

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FCT confirms cases of Lassa fever inaugurates response center

Outbreak of Lassa Fever Confirmed in FCT, Emergency Response Center Launched

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2024

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has confirmed two cases of Lassa fever out of four suspected cases, as announced by […]

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NAFDAC Challenges Allegations of Substandard Paracetamol Tablets, Cites Rigorous Testing Results

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2024

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has vehemently refuted claims suggesting widespread under-dosing of paracetamol […]

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Breath biometrics to identify a person  by the way they breathe proposed by Indian researchers

By IDBM Consult / January 20, 2024

….Exhalations used as diagnostic tool for several medical issues Jan 18, 2024 A group of researchers is breathing life into […]

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