The mouth contains hundreds of different types of microorganisms, most of which are harmless. However, saliva and close mouth-to-mouth contact […]
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Alcohol Encourages Banditry, Destroys The Brain, Kidneys — NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has linked banditry in Nigeria to the indiscriminate consumption […]
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Not Every Pain Requires Painkillers – Pharmacists Warn Nigerians
Pharmacists have cautioned Nigerians against taking painkillers for every ache or pain, stating that some pains may resolve with rest […]
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Smoking May Harm Fertility In Both Men And Women, Reduce Chances Of Having Baby – WHO Warns
Tobacco smoking may reduce people’s chances of conceiving and could harm fertility in both women and men, the World Health […]
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Mosquito Coils May Trigger Breathing Disorders In Children – Paediatricians
Children who sleep in rooms where mosquito coils are burning could be exposed to smoke and pollutants that may irritate […]
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Why Traders Shouldn’t Use Detergent To Wash Fruits – Nutritionists
Nutritionists have warned fruit traders against washing fruits with laundry detergent or other household cleaning products, saying detergent residues left […]
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Using Ambulances To Convey Corpses Can Spread Infection – Doctors Warn
Using ambulances meant for living patients to convey corpses for burial could increase the risk of disease transmission and trigger […]
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VIDEO: How My Wife Developed Frequent Headaches After Switching To Fresh Orange Juice – Yemi Osinbajo
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has recounted how his wife, Dolapo, began experiencing frequent headaches while maintaining a daily habit of […]
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Pig Kidney Transplant Helps US Man Avoid Dialysis For Nine Months
A kidney transplanted from a pig has worked inside a patient for 271 days, the longest on record, say US […]
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Rauvolfia Vomitoria: Local Plant Validated For Ovarian, Cancer Treatment In Africa
A local plant, Rauvolfia vomitoria, commonly called Chieftaincy leaf, serpent wood or swizzler stick in English, asofeyeje in Yoruba, akanta […]
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