On December 26, 1991, Algerians voted in the first round of parliamentary elections. Over 40 parties fielded candidates. As returns started coming through, it became clear the country was in the throes of a political earthquake.

In a remarkable stride toward combating breast cancer, Nigerian researcher, Dr. Oluwatoyin Veronica Odubanjo, has spearheaded groundbreaking advancements in the field of breast cancer research within the United States. With her pioneering work, Odubanjo stands at the forefront of efforts to unravel the mysteries surrounding this prevalent disease. Odubanjo, a distinguished scientist with a rich…

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital,(UCH), Ibadan, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo  has called on the Federal Government to address the nation’s healthcare system, institute universal healthcare policy,

Prince William returned Thursday to official duties, visiting a food charity and youth centre, in his first public engagements since his wife Catherine revealed a shock cancer diagnosis.

Nestlé, a food and beverage company, has been accused of adding sugar and honey to its infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries but not in wealthier countries. This practice reportedly contradicts international health guidelines aimed at curbing childhood obesity and chronic diseases. The accusation comes from a report by Public Eye,…

US singer Alicia Keys and British fashion designer Stella McCartney have launched a new breast cancer awareness campaign. Their campaign is aimed at African American women who have much higher mortality rates than white women. The designer, whose mother Linda died from breast cancer in 1998 at 56 years, will give a percentage of the…

The Federal Government has set aside N1.5 billion to support indigent Nigerians, including children, battling with cancer to ensure that they get special care.

French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an "Oscars of Science" prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer.