Too much or too little exercise may age the brain – Study
The researchers suggest low activity reduces brain blood flow, while extreme exercise may trigger inflammation and oxidative stress.
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60 million Nigerian women face risk of cervical cancer
“Women living with HIV face a sixfold increased risk… 80% of women with cervical cancer currently present late, when treatment and complete recovery are no longer possible.”
NAFDAC flags Dove soap, deodorant over fertility concerns
NAFDAC has raised alarm over some Dove soap and deodorant products banned by the EU, warning they may harm the reproductive system and unborn children.
Chronic sleep deprivation, six other everyday habits slowly damaging your liver
The World Health Organization warns that liver disease remains a leading global killer, with lifestyle factors being a major contributor to its development
Nigeria now world’s most dangerous country to give birth in 2025
The alarming figure is a result of multiple, preventable factors, including poor healthcare infrastructure, a shortage of skilled health workers, financial barriers, and deeply rooted socio-cultural challenges.
Health sector receives $2.2 billion funding surge
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a $2.2 billion commitment to revitalise Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
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Do pets strengthen your immune system?
An infant who grows up with a dog cuts their risk of allergies by about 13 percent.
How work context relates to cardiovascular disease risks
“There is a relationship between self-employment and heart disease risk factors and this relationship seems to be stronger in women relative to men” – Dr. Kimberly Narain.
Virus found in China is close to sparking a pandemic, say scientists
A newly discovered coronavirus in China, named HKU5-CoV-2, could be just one mutation away from infecting humans, scientists from Washington State University have warned.
Historic 200-year-old condom with erotic illustrations featured in Amsterdam museum exhibit
On display until November, the provocative artifact merges sexual health with historical art.