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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Cancer Cases Rising Among Nigerians Aged 18–39 — Oncologist
A clinical oncologist, Dr Omolola Salako, has expressed concern over the increasing number of young Nigerians being diagnosed with cancer, […]
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Senegal’s Locally Made Sickle Cell Drug Signals New Chapter For African Healthcare
For families living with sickle cell disease, access to the right medicine can mean the difference between another painful hospital […]
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8 Common Causes Of Low S3xual Desire In Men
Low sexual desire, medically known as reduced libido, is a common concern among men and can occur at different stages […]
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NAFDAC Orders Recall Of Sachet Alcohol, Threatens Violators With ‘Heavy’ Fines, Business Closure
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets […]
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FLASH: WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free
Nigeria has been declared wild Polio free by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after the completion of documentation for the […]
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Expert Warns Against Practices That Can Cause Condom Failure During Intercourse
An HIV prevention expert has cautioned that improper use of condoms, including the use of oil-based lubricants, can increase the […]
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BREAKING: Resident Doctors’ Association Announces 48-Hour Weekly Work Limit For Workers
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced new recommended work-hour regulations for healthcare personnel, including a maximum 48-hour […]
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Avoid Over-processed Foods, Drinks, Scientist Tells Nigerians
A food scientist in the Federal Ministry of Health, Kafayat Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid over-processed and ultra-processed foods […]
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