Health & Fitness

  In a landmark decision aimed at improving infant health and maternal well-being, the Cross River State Government has extended maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state’s civil and…

Raw milk, often promoted as a healthier alternative to pasteurized milk, has gained popularity in recent years. Advocates claim it can improve gut health, alleviate allergies, and even cure lactose…

A new study from University College London (UCL) has provided startling evidence on the impact of smoking on life expectancy, estimating that every cigarette smoked costs men an average of…

Bread is a beloved staple for millions of Nigerians, but researchers are sounding the alarm: bread laced with dangerous chemicals like potassium bromate and heavy metals could be a silent…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a critical warning to Nigerians about the growing threat of counterfeit cancer treatment drugs circulating in the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical distributors, and the general public about the growing circulation of…

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called for financial support to enable clinical trials on herbal medicines in…

Dr. Babajide Saheed, the Lagos State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has raised concerns about the negative effects of the “japa syndrome” (the migration of healthcare workers) on…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about counterfeit Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml cancer treatment drugs, bearing batch number C5290S20. This counterfeit product, flagged by…

Cancer has emerged as one of the leading health challenges in Enugu State, and urgent action is needed to address the growing crisis. Dr. Nwamaka Lasebikan, Director of Research and…