By Charles Ozioma Former Minister of Health, Prof. Adenike Grange, has condemned frequent overseas medical trips by policymakers and politicians in the country even as she urged them to prioritize…
By Peter Dada Plateau State Gov. Lalong and the Chairman of National Drug Enforcement Agency, Rtd General Marwa The National Youths Service Corps has called for collaborative efforts from all…
The Federal House of Representatives has ratified for second reading a bill that will ensure free healthcare for all Nigerian children from ages of 0 to 18 years in all…
By Dr. Tijani Salami A few days ago, I was talking to a fellow physician who had recently treated a 70 year-old woman of cervical cancer. Upon examination it turned out…
Here is why you should resist the urge to pop that zit! Popping your pimples is a temptation you need to resist [theconversation] If you pop your pimple, these are…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians to stop the consumption of sodium (non-iodized salt) to prevent health complications. The Director-General of NAFDAC,…
Today in practically every state in Nigeria, every city, every town and every village, a new development is fast becoming the norm. Teenagers, some as young as 16, are steadily…
Many factors are responsible for the surge in drug abuse in Nigeria, Dr. Adetola Oladimeji reports… The first ever report on drug use in Nigeria that was recently released revealed…
Francis is a brilliant 200 Level undergraduate who is shy, withdrawn and frequently looks miserable. Tunde, his roommate, finds it difficult to understand him, as he always seems to have…
By Sade Oguntola Several studies carried out on Telfairia Occidentalis, which is commonly known as fluted pumpkin or ‘ugwu’, have proven that a diet containing ‘ugwu’ extract can significantly improve…
