Investigation
Consumption of ‘NZU’ by pregnant women: Good or bad?
By Peter Samuel Nzu, in the Igbo language, South East of Nigeria, is also known as Calabash chalk. It is a geophagic material consumed…
Investigation
Health
Stakeholders harp on harnessing AI for public health in Nigeria, Africa
By Ojoma Akor Stakeholders in public health and artificial intelligence (AI) specialists have said that harnessing AI in public health will help ensure quality…
Health
Social media misinformation fuels dangerous self-medication in Nigeria
By Grateful Ogunjebe The increasing spread of misleading health information on social media is fuelling a growing crisis of self-medication in Nigeria. From viral…
Investigation
Energy Drinks: The Hidden Price of a Quick Boost
By Grateful Ogunjebe The pop of a can. The rush of sweetness. The instant surge of focus. For millions of Nigerians, from students cramming…
Health
How reducing salt consumption helps prevent high blood pressure
By Ojoma Akor Experts have said that excessive salt consumption increases the risk of high blood pressure. They said that excessive salt consumption poses…
Health
What to know about diabetes
By Ojoma Akor Beni Agama, 55, observed that he experienced increased thirst , frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue for a long…
Health
Lifestyle modifications help in reducing chances of stroke – Medical Expert
By Peter Samuel A stroke, or brain attack, is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either…
Investigation
How nutrition shapes children’s learning
By Grateful Ogunjebe Children who arrive at school hungry often find it difficult to concentrate or keep up with their peers. Hunger doesn’t…
Health
Vaccine: How establishment of Clinical Trial Unit will curb Lassa fever menace in sub-Saharan Africa
By Peter Samuel The establishment of the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU), Institute of Medical Research at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, AEFUTHA,…
Investigation
How Sydani Group delivered innovative solutions for health care, other challenges in Nigeria
By Ojoma Akor Sydani Group, a leading international development partner headquartered in Nigeria says it has provided innovative solutions towards tackling challenges in the…