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What May Happen to Your Body If You Chew Bitter Kola Regularly
By Bada Abraham Bitter kola has been widely used for its medicinal properties in Africa, particularly for its ability to combat bacterial and viral diseases. In addition to its distinct bitter…
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Health Benefits Of Water Leaf You Should Know
By Bada Abraham Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a significant health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. While medication and lifestyle changes are often recommended, incorporating natural remedies like…
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UCH resident Doctors begin 3-week strike
University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan’s members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) have embarked on a three-week industrial action. This was made known by the President of ARD-UCH, Dr Abiodun…
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Oyo govt seals healthcare facilities over non-compliance quackery
The Oyo State Government, on Thursday, sealed five private health facilities in Ibadan, the state capital, as part of measures to protect the health and well-being of residents. In a statement by…
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Gov Adeleke Appoints Lawyer As Health Commissioner
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday swore in a lawyer, Sola Akintola as the Commissioner for Health among the 25 newly appointed commissioners. Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun…
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Artificial ripening of fruits with carbide can shorten lifespan – NAFDAC Warns
Consumption of fruits ripened with calcium carbide may cause cancer, heart failure, kidney failure, and liver failure, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has said. The Director General…
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Huge health benefits of Gongronema latifolium also known as “Iteji” in Ikale, Ondo State
Iteji is a common plant that grows in Nigeria. It is mainly used to prepare soups because of its ability to improve the taste and aroma of the food. Iteji has many…
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Trouble in health sector as drugs, cost of care spike by 150%
Nigerians may have begun to feel the inflationary impact of floating of the Naira as well as subsidy removal as prices of essential drugs and cost of care in the health sector…
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Anxiety As New Disease Breaks Out in Abuja, Kills 4-Year-Old Boy
By Miracle Ogunde The Federal Capital Territory, FCT has announced the breakout of a news disease, Ditheria in some parts of the city of Abuja. FCT Director, Public Health Department, Dr. Sadiq…
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Experts list consequences of sitting long on toilet seat
Public health experts have warned against spending too much time on toilet seats, noting that it could lead to debilitating medical conditions due to the pressure exerted on the anus and rectum…
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Kano throat ailment, diphtheria infection, kills 25
An outbreak of diphtheria infection in Kano State since last week Friday has, as of Thursday, claimed not less than 25 lives, The PUNCH reports. Our correspondent learnt that the child killer…
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Medical Doctor Accused Of Dragging Woman To Shrine Over Unpaid Bill
A medical doctor, Walter Igbokwe, has been accused of dragging a woman named Chukwuka to Omaliko Idemili deity over an unpaid hospital bill of N600,000 in Anambra State. According to Tribune on…