Staying up late may strain the heart, especially among youths, but better sleep and healthier habits could help night owls fight back, scientists have warned youths. Youths and adults in middle age who tend to be more active at night were found to have worse cardiovascular health later in their lives than those who sleep…
Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, the build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide among people with the condition, suggests preliminary research. Writing in the ‘British Journal of Ophthalmology’, experts explained that stacked pillows alter neck position, which may compress the jugular…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide indefinite strike, now in its 84th day, following agreements reached with the Federal Government at an emergency conciliation meeting convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The decision was taken at an expanded emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of JOHESU…
The tragic passing of Ifunanya Nwangene, the 26-year-old architectural graduate and standout contestant on The Voice Nigeria, has left the nation in mourning. Known by her stage name Nanyah, she was a powerhouse of opera and jazz, a “Soprano Queen” whose life was cut short on January 31, 2026. What to AVOID: Dangerous Myths The…
A Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Sunday Amosu, has warned that using alcohol as a coping mechanism for stress, frustration, or emotional distress often worsens underlying problems and pushes individuals toward addiction. PUNCH Healthwise reports that Nigerians’ cumulative spending on beer translated into the ₦ 1.54 trillion revenue…
Fruits remain one of the most affordable and natural ways to improve daily living, boost immunity and reduce the risk of common illnesses. Rich in vitamins, fibre, antioxidants and water, they support the heart, brain, digestion and overall body performance. Nutrition experts say regular fruit consumption helps Nigerians stay energetic, focused and resilient against lifestyle-related…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has begun enforcement on the ban of production and sale of alcohol in sachet and pet bottle below 200ml. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a media parley, organised by the agency, on Wednesday in Lagos. The News…
You can get drunk even without taking a single drop of alcohol, scientists have established. They say that food ingested can produce alcohol right inside the body. The scientists who made this discovery say some people can get drunk without drinking because their gut bacteria produce alcohol from food. They have now identified the microbes…
In an attempt to nourish their families, many women remain stuck in the age-old tradition of cooking over open-fire stoves, as they believe that it cooks food faster and properly, and makes it tastier, undoubtedly exposing them to smoke and toxins. The National Bureau of Statistics, in its 2024 Nigeria Residential Energy Demand-Side Survey, indicated…
The World Health Organisation has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives. WHO warns that beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world, helping fuel obesity, diabetes, cancer, and injury. “Health taxes have been shown to reduce…
