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A broken heart is officially a disease

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

When we say off-handedly that someone has died of a broken heart, or that a specific person is heartbroken, it […]

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Cleaning babies’ ears with cotton buds may cause deafness —Expert

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Health risks of cleaning ears with cotton buds. Image credit: Bright Audiology Mothers using cotton buds to clean the ears […]

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Gains of disaster: Gombe community where residents live on dammed flood water

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

Residents of Garin Galadima, in Pindiga, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe state, have for over 40 years, depended on […]

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Poorly treated sore throat may damage heart, kidney, experts warn

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

Dangers of sore throat. Image credit: MU Health Care Specialists in ear, nose and throat treatment have cautioned Nigerians against […]

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Why staphylococcus is becoming resistant to antibiotics –Physician

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

Staphylococcus aureus. Image credit: Thenaturehill The National Coordinator, National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme, Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike, has […]

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We’ve mapped out policy to address brain drain – Health Minister, Ehanire

By Ifunanya / January 21, 2023

The honourable Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire said the Federal Government has introduced a one-to-one policy to address […]

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Dehydration, Cholera threaten residents as water sources dry up in C’River communities

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

As the dry season sets in, the people of Cross River State are in for acute water scarcity. Media Talk […]

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Malnutrition may delay children’s recovery from infections — Dietician

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

A registered dietician-nutritionist at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Nwabumma Asouzu, says malnutrition has hidden dangerous impacts on […]

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WHO to establish new council to develop tuberculosis vaccine

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has revealed plans to establish a Vaccine Accelerator Council to speed up the licensing and […]

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Cycling improves heart health – Cycology club

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Cycology Cycling Club, Lagos, has said cycling is a form of cardiovascular exercise that keeps the heart, mind and […]

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Improve health system, group tells govt

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Vaccinating a health worker. Image source: The Conversation The Ikeja Metro Lions Club of District 404-B2 has called on the […]

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Eating spicy foods in pregnancy can’t cause blindness in babies, experts say

By Ifunanya / January 17, 2023

Spicy food in pregnancy. Image credit: My Baby Nursery Medical and nutrition experts say there is no scientific evidence to […]

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Why we’re unable to quit alcohol despite health risks –Pregnant women

By Ifunanya / January 16, 2023

Some pregnant women who have been in the habit of taking alcoholic drinks before conception say it is difficult for […]

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Why is greenish vomiting significant?

By Ifunanya / January 16, 2023

Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie One of the most amusing occurrences during the course of an illness is the spectacle of having […]

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Stroke’s dramatic nature makes Africans think it’s spiritual attack – Physician

By Ifunanya / January 16, 2023

A general practitioner, Dr Opeyemi Emoruwa, speaks about the causes and management of stroke in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE […]

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Severe vomiting during pregnancy may cause miscarriage, gynaecologists warn

By Ifunanya / January 15, 2023

Maternal health experts have urged pregnant women not to dismiss severe vomiting in pregnancy as a normal pregnancy issue, noting […]

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NMA confirms 196 ghost doctors receiving salaries in Zamfara

By Ifunanya / January 15, 2023

The Chairman, Zamfara State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Dr. Sanusi Bello has said Governor Matawalle was right […]

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Claims delaying urination causes kidney disease false, experts say

By Ifunanya / January 15, 2023

Health experts have said that the claims that voluntarily holding back or delaying urination can cause kidney disease is untrue […]

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Why children from wealthy homes may abuse drugs —Psychiatrists

By Ifunanya / January 15, 2023

Mental health experts have dispelled the notion that there is a class difference in the increasing trends of drug abuse […]

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Consuming okro during pregnancy will not make labour easier –Physicians

By Ifunanya / January 14, 2023

Eating okro in pregnancy. Image credit: bestomediet Health experts have dispelled the notion that eating okra or drinking okra water, […]

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