Feeling lucky that you don’t have arthritis? Don’t celebrate just yet. Nearly one-quarter of adults in the United States has arthritis, or about 58.5 million people, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than half of these folks are 18 to 64 years old and in […]
Health & Well Being
Deyemi Okanlawon: ‘Having S3x Four Times A Week Is Not Enough See Reasons
Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, has said having sex four times a week is too small, giving a hint on his sexual activities with his wife, Damilola. Leakblast.com reports that the talented thespian made this known during a podcast with media personality, Toke Makinwa. When asked about his s3x experience in […]
Stop calling it ‘mommy brain’ — scientists say the term is wrong and unfair to moms
Pregnancy brain, mommy brain, momnesia — our culture has learned to use the term to describe moms everywhere when they seem forgetful or scattered before and soon after giving birth. But the idea that motherhood is in itself associated with a decline in cognitive abilities may be both wrong and […]
How to manage high blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood pressure (HBP), otherwise known as hypertension, is a health condition in which the force of the blood against the arteries’ walls is higher than normal. There are several factors that could lead to such situations. But in most cases, economic, family, relationship, missed opportunities and some other factors […]
Omicron: Travel Restrictions Had No Public Health Benefit, Disrupted Businesses – NCDC DG
According to the infectious diseases expert, the NCDC is tracking COVID-19 trends in foreign countries, including China, US, UK, South Africa, India. The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Ifedayo Adetifa says travel restrictions implemented by the Federal Government to prevent the spread of the […]
Buhari Reappoints Mojisola Adeyeye As NAFDAC Director-General
Professor Adeyeye’s tenure renewal took effect from December 1, 2022. The NAFDAC boss believes there is no need to stop the use of the Astrazeneca vaccine. President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Mojisola Adeyeye as the Director-General (DG) of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). “President […]
Nursing Federation Slams UK, Others For Recruiting From Poorer Nations
“We don’t want to see some countries thrive and others hurt.” Britain’s recruitment of nurses from poorer countries as a quick fix for its own underinvestment in the profession is a serious cause of concern, the global nurses’ federation said on Monday. The International Council of Nurses said wealthy countries […]
NCDC Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak In Lagos, Kano States
Symptoms of the disease include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes, neck swelling, and difficulty breathing. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Lagos and Kano states. It, however, assured that the agency is responding to the situation with the […]
Gates Foundation CEO Explains Foundation’s Approach to Fighting Poverty, Disease, and Inequity
…Announces largest-ever annual budget In his annual letter published last Tuesday, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman announced the foundation will spend US$8.3 billion this year to continue its work fighting poverty, disease, and inequity. He also shared examples of how the foundation uses its resources, voice, and convening […]