Dr Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), says plans are on to begin domestic production of HIV commodities before the end of 2025. Ilori made the disclosure on Friday in Ilorin while inaugurating the Kwara Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Paediatrics ART Acceleration Committee….
In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have successfully used patches of muscle grown from stem cells to repair a failing heart in a 46-year-old woman. The woman, who had suffered a heart attack in 2016 and later developed heart failure, underwent an operation to implant 10 patches of 400 million cells on the surface of…
New research published in Nature Human Behaviour suggests that strong social connections may boost the immune system and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the UK and China analyzed blood samples from over 42,000 adults and found that individuals with stronger social relationships exhibited distinct…
Gigantomastia, also known as macromastia or breast hypertrophy, is a rare condition characterized by excessive breast growth. The exact causes of gigantomastia are not fully understood, but several factors are thought to contribute to its development: Causes 1. Hormonal imbalance: Estrogen dominance or an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone can contribute to excessive breast growth….
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, on Wednesday decried the increasing use of skin-lightening products among Nigerians and Africans. Salako said despite the well-documented harmful effects, the use of skin-bleaching products like creams, ointments, soap, pills and injections is common among non-white populations throughout the world. Speaking at the…
There’s something undeniably comforting about a steaming cup of tea or coffee, especially on a chilly morning. For many, the hotter, the better. But before you pour that next scalding-hot cup, it’s worth considering what science has to say about the potential health risks of drinking beverages that are too hot. According to a studypublished…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Scientists have created a vaccine that helps the body resist gaining fat. This new weekly injection works by reducing harmful inflammation, which can lead to weight gain. Researchers at the University of Colorado tested this by injecting mice with a healthy bacteria called Mycobacterium vaccae, found in cow’s milk and soil….
Maternal health experts have explained why Nigerian women give birth to many children, revealing that many of them place a premium on having children. Aside from placing a premium on children, the physicians linked the high fertility rate to choice for Nigerian women, adding that having many children is a decision by anyone who desires…
Fertility experts have advised men to stop wearing tight-fitting underwear, warning that it could reduce sperm quality and affect fertility. The experts said tight boxers could raise the temperature around the testicle region and affect the production of sperm. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service says low sperm count, also called oligozoospermia, is when a…
The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, a global health emergency. The WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus made the announcement at a press conference in Geneva. WHO’s emergency committee on the epidemic had reportedly met Thursday afternoon and recommended designating the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International…