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...
5 things to do when you’re starting a diet
Although diets are beneficial, there are quite a number of things to consider before kicking off your diet routine.
Jumia Food, Nigeria's food ordering platform...
Beware of late pregnancies, expert cautions women
Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH), Bauchi, Dr Abubakar Kadas, has cautioned women in reproductive age of...
