David Cameron reveals prostate cancer diagnosis, urges men to get tested
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer after his wife urged him to […]
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Nigeria forms fund to fight gender-based violence
The federal government, led by Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, is establishing an emergency fund and comprehensive programs to address Nigeria’s pervasive
Breakthrough as U.S. sends HIV prevention drugs to Africa
The United States has achieved a major scientific breakthrough by sending advanced HIV prevention drugs to Africa to support ongoing public health efforts.
I am a doctor who believes in medical miracles
Marc Siegel argues that medicine and faith are not incompatible and says doctors should remain open to the possibility of medical miracles.
Lack of healthcare pushing Canadians to assisted suicide…
The family of 84-year-old Cleo Gratton says deplorable hospital conditions pushed him to apply for assisted suicide before his death from natural causes.
Over 43,000 Nigerian health workers relocate in two years
A new government report shows that more than 4,000 doctors and dentists left Nigeria in 2024 as health worker migration surged by 200 percent.
Spike in deadly cancer before age 50 linked to ultraprocessed foods
A new study at Mass General Brigham has linked higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods, which largely include ready-to-eat foods with high levels of sugar, salt, saturated fat and food additives, to higher rates of precursors of early-onset colorectal cancer.
FG highlights success of local herbal drug adopted worldwide
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health says a locally developed herbal medicine for managing sickle cell disease is now prescribed in more than 40 countries.
FG launches medical relief initiative to make healthcare more affordable
The Nigerian government announced the Medical Relief Programme and expanded social health protection to improve affordability and access to healthcare, with ministers emphasizing funding and coverage progress.
Why more women are turning to testosterone therapy despite FDA concerns
An increasing number of women are using testosterone treatments to address low libido and energy, despite the hormone lacking FDA approval for female use.