Patients, families stranded at LASUTH as doctors embark on warning strike
We have resolved to commence a three-day warning strike to press home our demands
Health
7,000 steps may be enough, new research challenges the 10,000-step rule
A new review finds just 7,000 daily steps can cut death risk by 47%, dementia by 38% and diabetes by 22%—challenging the popular 10,000‑step goal.
Malaria claims nine lives per hour in Nigeria, warns SFH
The Society for Family Health (SFH) has revealed that malaria kills nine Nigerians every hour, affecting 97% of the population.
Malaria crisis: 9 Nigerians die every hour –our nation’s silent epidemic
Nigeria’s malaria nightmare: 97% at risk as disease drains 40% of GDP – with 110 million cases yearly, malaria costs Nigeria billions in lost productivity
How morning runs help reduce blood pressure in 6 natural ways
Regular morning running may offer significant benefits for individuals with high blood pressure, according to experts.
Nigeria’s maternal deaths now 34% of global total – Gynaecologists explain why
The World Health Organisation places Nigeria’s maternal mortality risk at 1 in 22—starkly worse than 1 in 4,900 in developed countries.
Warning signs of a stroke
While stroke is commonly thought of as an illness that affects older people, younger people can also be at risk, and their risk factors may be different.
More nonsmokers developing lung cancer…
An increasing number of lung cancer cases—up to 25%—are being diagnosed in people who have never smoked, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Swollen ankles and blood clots: How unhealthy veins kill you…
President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a vein disorder that, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications. Experts warn against ignoring early signs like swelling and urge better awareness of vein health.
Cholera outbreak in Niger kills 12, hospitalises 230
A cholera outbreak in Niger State has killed at least 12 people and hospitalised over 230 across several local government areas.