Breakthrough study identifies gene that accelerates aging
Scientists have identified a gene that may play a major role in the aging process.
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Nigerian urges diaspora support in fight against diabetes
Harnessing the expertise and support of the Nigerian diaspora could be decisive in turning them into treatments that benefit patients
Counterfeit drugs claim more Nigerian lives than Boko Haram – NAFDAC
Deaths from substandard medicines, cosmetics, and unsafe foods exceed the number of people killed by Boko Haram.
‘New Chinese pandemic’ spreads to 10,000 cases as horror pictures prompt quarantine
China is battling its largest outbreak of Chikungunya virus, with more than 10,000 cases reported and Covid-style quarantines imposed in affected areas.
Vegetarian and vegan diets ‘cut cancer risk’…
A large North American study links vegetarian diets to reduced risk of several cancers, including rarer types.
Why spirituality may be key to tackling the youth mental health crisis
The high-spiritual brain was healthier and more robust than the low-spiritual brain.
Why reusable menstrual products are gaining popularity among women
Women are increasingly switching from pads and tampons to reusable menstrual cups, discs, and underwear for cost savings, convenience, and sustainability.
Study links French fries to higher diabetes risk, but other potato types fare better
Three servings weekly of French fries increased the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 20 percent
Actor says he missed a simple sign of colorectal cancer: ‘I had no idea’
The 48-year-old, diagnosed in November 2024, told Healthline there was “no red flag or something glaring.”