Health

This is the main finding of new research led by investigators at NYU Langone Medical Center and its Perlmutter Cancer Center and published online May 19 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

For the same amount of total carbohydrate, high-glycemic diets release sugar into the bloodstream more rapidly than low-glycemic diets.

According to the comprehensive study published in the May 18 edition of the medical journal, The Lancet, Nigeria lagged far behind other leading African nations in a new global healthcare report.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says girls account for nearly 80 per cent of new HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa.Dr Felicitas Zawaira, the Director, Family and Reproductive Health Cluster, WHO Regional Office for Africa....

Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Azeez Adeduntan, confirmed that the state had no stock of the vaccine for the Neissria Meningitis Type C presently ravaging some states in northwest Nigeria.

Over one million women and children die annually, as a result of demand and supply side challenges recorded in Nigeria’s complex health system.With an estimated 14, 000 primary healthcare centres with different levels....

Obstetric Fistula is a hole, or abnormal opening in the birth canal that results in chronic leakage of urine or faeces. Theme for this year is “hope, healing, and dignity for all.”

Yobe State Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam has approved the engagement of 228 additional doctors, consultants and other professional medical workers for the newly established Yobe University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH), Damaturu.

Piqued by increasing rate of suicide in Nigeria, experts have said that good stress management and healthy nuts diet will help manage depression.A Consultant Psychiatrist and Coordinator, Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative .......

Speaking on the launch of the new clinic, Chief Executive Officer, Smile360, Dr. Amy Shumbusho said the move was to enable them provide superior quality of treatment obtainable anywhere in the world to patients in Nigeria.

While these supplements have become an integral part of many seeking good health and wellbeing, experts have expressed caution on their use especially in excess dosage or without prescription from a medical doctor.

We also have issue of malnutrition and underweight babies. Many of the children come from challenging environments including IDP camps and require nutritional rehab before surgery can be performed.