Pawpaw, herbal concoctions inappropriate for treating neonatal jaundice — Expert

Dr Beatrice Ezenwa is a Senior Lecturer and consultant neonatologist with the College of Medicine, University of Lagos. She talks about the dangers of neonatal jaundice What is neonatal jaundice?…

Using saliva as sexual lubricant can spread HIV, hepatitis — Physicians

Medical experts say using saliva as a lubricant during sexual intercourse increases the risk of the human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis, and herpes infection. They also noted that sexually transmitted infections…

5 Perfect things to eat during menstruation

Were you told NEVER to eat chocolate during your period? Well, check here for the best food to consume during that time of the month. Ladies, are you confused on…

TOP 5 HEALTHY FOODS FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN.

1.LEGUMES:This group of food includes peanuts,peas,beans soybeans etc. Legumes are a great source of fibre, folate, protein, iron, and calcium,and all this fibre foods are very good during pregnancy. Folate…

Use Smoothies To Improve Your Skin And Health

The way your skin looks has a lot to say about your health, it says a lot about what is happening on the inside. When you eat lots of fresh…

Customized diets may optimize mental health, claims study

A study claimed that while a balanced diet is advisable to provide the body all the essential nutrients, customized diets and lifestyle changes could be key to optimising mental health.…

COVID-19: SIDE EFFECTS REPORTED BY THOSE VACCINATED MILD, SAYS NPHCDA

‌ The National Primary Health Care Development Agency says some of those that have received the doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria reported mild side effects. The Federal…

Vaccine side effect fear: Vaccination continues, says FG, eight countries suspend rollout

‌The Federal Government on Thursday  said Nigeria would continue to administer  AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine despite its suspension by   eight European countries  over  fear of its possible deadly side effects. The…

COVID-19: ENUGU GOVT ASSURES ADEQUATE ADMINISTRATION AS THE STATE TAKES DELIVERY OF VACCINES

COVID-19: ENUGU GOVT ASSURES ADEQUATE ADMINISTRATION AS THE STATE TAKES DELIVERY OF VACCINES Enugu State Government alongside Ebonyi and Anambra states, on Wednesday, took delivery of the first batch of…

Nigeria ranks 14th of 18 countries with poor health system; trails Rwanda, as South Africa tops

Despite spirited attempts to improve the fortunes of the healthcare sector, Nigeria has been ranked among countries with the worst health system services in Africa. In a first-of-its-kind Health System…