obesity
10 Feb
As the fight against obesity and metabolic disease continues to increase, biochemist, Okafor Esther, has shed new light on the biological mechanisms underlying these conditions. She disclosed this recently, sharing how her research focuses on the biological mechanisms that underlie these conditions. According to her, she said research suggests that obesity isn't just about excess…
30 Oct
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has expressed concern over the astronomical rise
26 Oct
Lagos State government has revealed that there are about 8.67 million residents of the state living with hypertension.
23 May 2024
Teens from less affluent families in Europe are at greater risk of obesity, inactivity and poor diet, which are risk factors for cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the WHO said Thursday.
1 Mar 2024
More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990, according to a study released by the Lancet medical journal.
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A medical practitioner, Dr. Temitope Farombi has revealed how OHEALTH, through its Electronic Medical Record (EMR) has brought private suites to the doorsteps of patients in the University College Hospital (UCH).
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The Ogun State Government has announced the commencement of tolling operations on the Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode Expressway from Monday, March 24, 2025, to ensure sustainable road maintenance, efficient operations, and enhanced road safety.
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AFRICA Food Prize (AFP) has announced the opening of nominations for its 2025 award. According to the organisers, the prize recognises and celebrates exceptional individuals and institutions, whose groundbreaking contributions transform
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Officials of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have said the country will soon fly the nation’s aircraft, as engineering work on the first made-in-Nigeria helicopter is nearing completion.
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma.He charged the newly inaugurated council members to restore the lost glory of the institution.
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Mudiame International Limited has announced a strategic partnership with leading American and German Exzellenz Bewertungs Systeme (ESB) to provide internationally-recognised certification services in Nigeria and across Africa.
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The International Boxing Federation (IBF) will continue with the proposed Martin Bakole versus Efe Ajagba fight, but with reduced stakes, reports ringmagazine.com.
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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emphasised the importance of $200 million investment in the compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure and the ambitious target of converting over 100,000 vehicles.
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Lagos State Government has said it is committed to achieving 100 per cent metering as part of a broader strategy to enhance electricity access for residents and drive renewable energy adoption
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The Kano Police Command has again alerted to an impending violent protest, with a potential breakdown of law and order in the state. In a statement by its spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, yesterday, the command also disclosed...