Breast milk, urine not cure for “Apollo” – Optometrists
The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) on Monday warned against the use of urine, breast milk and acid among others for the treatment of conjunctivitis,...
Dettol celebrates Global Handwashing Day with 2,000 pupils
Antibacterial brand, Dettol, celebrated the 2018 Global Handwashing Day in Abuja by calling on all Nigerians to imbibe handwashing as a day-to-day activity for...
50% of Nigerian women living with breast cancer – Medical director
Chief Medical Director, Living Standard Hospital, Benin, Dr Jide Owolana, says about 50 per cent of Nigerian women are living with undetected breast cancer.
Jide...
Don’t let another woman breastfeed your baby, Rev Sister tells women
Rev. Sister Eunice Okobia of Medical Missionaries of Mary Clinic, ACO Housing Estate, Abuja has advised nursing mothers against giving their babies to relatives...
Avoid sex, cold water, bonesetter warns patients
A traditional bonesetter (TBS), Ganranwei Robinson, on Tuesday advised people undergoing bone treatment to avoid sex and cold water to ensure fast healing.
Mr Robinson...
Staphylococcus good for women – Doctor
Contrary to popular belief, Staphylococcus aureus is not a sexually transmitted infection but vital for every woman’s private part, a medical doctor said on...
5 foods for maintaining good vision
There are many foods that contribute to having healthy eyes but each has its own benefits. These foods for eye health help to promote...
5 nutritious foods to help you sleep
Getting a good sleep is incredibly important for your overall health. It may reduce the risk of developing certain chronic illnesses, keep your brain...
75% of sickle cell children in Nigeria die before 5th birthday...
The Sickle Cell Support Network, an NGO, says Nigeria records about 150,000 sickle cell births annually but 75 per cent of this number never...
How mango improves memory – Dietician
A dietician with the Enugu State Ministry of Health, Henrietta Ugwu, says consumption of mango improves the memory of humans.
Mrs Ugwu told the News...
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