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NCDC warns Nigeria on possible Ebola outbreak
Nigeria has stepped up nationwide surveillance and emergency preparedness efforts against Ebola Virus Disease following the…
[HEALTH TIPS]: How dehydration affects your kidneys
Keeping well hydrated is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to support kidney health.
When your body doesn't get…
10 African countries at risk of Ebola spread- CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that 10 African countries are at risk of being affected by the…
Nearly 1.2bn people living with mental disorders, cases up 95% since 1990 —…
A recent study has found that the global mental health burden has increased by 95.5 per cent since 1990, with over one billion…
[FOODIES CORNER] Six Nigerian drinks that can help with cold
With the recent rains and cold weather being experienced across Lagos and many parts of Nigeria, cases of catarrh, cough,…
4 Common illnesses that increase during the rainy season
The rainy season often brings cooler weather and relief from extreme heat, but it also increases the risk of several illnesses.
5 Easy ways to boost nutrition with locust beans
Locust beans, popularly known as iru in Yoruba, dawadawa in Hausa, and ogiri okpei in some parts of Nigeria, are more than just a…
Lagos cautions residents against eating spoiled tomatoes
The Lagos State Government has cautioned residents against consuming spoiled or fungus-infested tomatoes, commonly referred to as…
Ebola Outbreak kills 88 in DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed more than 80 lives, as authorities warned that no vaccine exists…
[HEALTH TIPS]: High protein breakfasts that helps lower your risk of stroke
Most parts of this breakfast can be prepared ahead of time and assembled quickly on busy mornings.
A healthy breakfast plays an…