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New drug combo found to slow deadly prostate cancer — Study
A UCL-led international study has discovered that combining niraparib with standard prostate cancer therapy can significantly slow disease progression in men with specific genetic mutations.
Edo pledges to recover stolen assets, strengthen public healthcare system
Edo State is pledging to reclaim assets illegally diverted by the past administration and to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure and services.
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time…expert explains how to spot the signs and act fast
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time…expert explains how to spot the signs and act fast
UK ties Nigeria, others to poisonous alcoholic beverages
The UK Foreign Office has added Nigeria and seven others to its travel advisory amid concerns over methanol-laced alcoholic drinks following several poisoning incidents.
Scientists warn bottled water could pose severe long-term health risks
Study links bottled water to microplastic contamination that poses chronic health risks.
Mysterious fever, cough cases trigger anxiety among Lagos residents
A surge of unexplained fever and cough cases in Lagos has triggered public anxiety and overwhelmed hospitals and pharmacies, reviving fears of a possible new COVID-19 wave.
Experts raise alarm over 40,000 annual deaths linked to salt consumption, urge swift intervention
Experts have warned that excessive salt intake causes over 40,000 deaths annually in Nigeria and urged immediate sodium-reduction policies and clearer food labelling to tackle rising heart disease and stroke cases.
STUDY: Humans hit functional peak At 60…
Scientists say human capability peaks closer to age 60, as wisdom, emotional regulation and decision-making strengths outweigh youthful speed.
WHO warns of toxic cough syrup in India linked to multiple child deaths
WHO has issued a global warning over three cough syrups made in India contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals, linked to child deaths and prompting recalls and calls for stricter oversight