Health

THE human body is a collection of elements and minerals held together by certain chemical bonds. Some of these minerals have a reservoir in the body from where they are replenished whenever there is a deficiency. Others may not have a reservoir and must be replenished regularly from external sources. In the midst of all…

A NEW study finds that resveratrol - a chemical found in grape skins and red wine - may protect against cancer, despite the alcohol content of red wine being a risk factor for head and neck cancer.     Resveratrol in red wine eliminates cells with the most DNA damage, which are the ones with…

THE Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has denied throwing its weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode, as touted in some quarters.   President of the body, Olumide Akintayo, in a statement said the professional body remains apolitical, even its quest to champion national development, through espousing ethical values in public…

PLAN International has launched its full country operations in Nigeria, making it the 13th programme country for the organisation in West Africa and 51st globally.   Plan says it would also lend its support to overall advocacy efforts in Nigeria around child rights and gender equality.   “Just 26 of Nigeria’s 36 states have adopted…

AVOCADOS are so much more than just the main ingredients in guacamole. They’re an underrated health food with wide-reaching benefits. In fact, new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that consuming an avocado a day may be the key to keeping bad cholesterol at bay.    The researchers found…