Health

The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO), citing the global health body’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of reforms, and political interference by member states. …
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Anaemia is often described in medical terms as a condition in which the body lacks enough healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin to carry adequate oxygen to tissues. But outside this medical description,…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor A disease long overshadowed by malaria is rapidly spreading in Nigerian communities, raising concerns among health experts who warn that the country may be facing a new and largely unrecognised public…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Just imagine trying to stop yourself from sneezing or hiccupping. That very uncomfortable pressure that will just not stop until you finally let it out. Yes, that is a little bit like what it feels like…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Ever heard the saying, “Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and the human body together”? Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human life; it often gets overlooked when it comes to recovery. Many people…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Headaches are no stranger to most of us. But imagine this: out of nowhere, a piercing bolt of pain stabs through your forehead, around your eyes, or along the sides of your head. It’s sudden. It’s sharp.…
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By Saidu Abubakar Ahmadu Bello University has secured a grant of five million Euros (€5 million) to develop an AI-powered microscope for diagnosing parasitic diseases, including African trypanosomiasis, malaria, leishmaniasis, and…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Food is consumed to nourish and revitalise the body. However, not all meals serve this purpose, as some cause serious harm. While food connects cultures and fuels life, it can also be a vessel for harmful…
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By Adaobi Rhema OguejioforThe arrival of a new baby is supposed to be the happiest time in a parent's life, but this is not always the case. The birth of a baby can start a variety of powerful emotions, ranging from excitement and joy…
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By Adaobi Rhema OguejioforGallbladder cancer is a rare kind of cancer that involves the growth of cancer cells in the tissue of the gallbladder. In the human body, the gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the…
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