Browsing Category
Health
[HEALTH TIPS] 10 ways to keep your Eye Healthy
These days, our eyes are constantly exposed to screens, environmental pollutants, and other stressors that can impact our…
DRC Ebola cases surpass 7,000 in worst outbreak
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo in what authorities say is the country’s worst…
10 possible effects of hair dye on your hair, scalp
Hair dye has become a popular way for people to change their appearance, cover grey hair or experiment with different colours.…
[HEALTH TIPS] How to perform breast self-examination
Breast self-awareness is defined as a woman’s awareness of the normal appearance and feel of her breasts. By regularly examining…
Edo shuts down illegal hospital
A private hospital in Benin City, Edo State, has been ordered to stop operating after authorities discovered that it had allegedly…
NCDC confirms 14 new cases of Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 14 additional cases of Lassa fever across the country.…
[HEALTH TIPS] Eight dangers of self medication
Self-medication is the practice of using medicines to treat an illness, symptom, or health condition without first consulting a…
Paediatrician warns excess sugar may drive childhood obesity
A Lagos-based paediatrician has advised parents to cut down on the amount of sugar given to children, warning that excessive…
WHO declares Uganda Ebola-Free after 42 days
Uganda has been officially declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organisation after recording no new case for 42 days, marking…
NAFDAC orders immediate recall, destruction of all brands of sachet alcohol…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers of alcoholic beverages…