Health

By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor When certain germs such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi attack the human body, the immune system responds differently depending on the severity of the infection. In extreme cases, the body’s reaction can…
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Ahmad Aliyu, a 25-year-old Chemical Engineering student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, had his life turned upside down when he contracted typhoid fever some years back. The illness led to a series of devastating complications,…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Over the years, onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, a parasitic disease transmitted by infected black flies has remained a major public health concern in Nigeria, significantly impacting…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Characterized by severe, weakening joint pain, fever, and rash, Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral illness, has been steadily spreading across the world. As of 30th September 2024, approximately 460,000…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor1Typhoid fever is caused by a bacterial infection from the Salmonella Typhi bacterium; a simple glass of water or a bite of food can lead to a very life-threatening situation. This bacterium, which can spread…
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Dr. Chidi Ngwaba By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor In the world today, certain killer diseases have become increasingly common as a result of lifestyle choices and environmental factors. These killer diseases include diabetes, dementia,…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Tne of the most common diseases that plague the male gender is prostate cancer, a disease characterized by how slowly it grows and develops in its victims. Available data by the World Cancer Research Fund…
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By William Emmanuel Ukpoju President Bola Tinubu has pledged to ensure that companies involved in mineral exploration prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and host communities. He made this commitment while receiving a…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Available records from the College of Medicine in the University of Ibadan indicate that Nigeria records over a 100 thousand cases of an age-related degenerative brain condition known as Parkinson's…
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By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor Pneumonia is a respiratory disease that claims approximately 2.5 million lives worldwide annually, according to Clinic Barcelona. In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that pneumonia…
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