Health

  Celine Dion got emotional as she revealed that she secretly battled stiff person syndrome for 17 years before revealing it to the public, admitting that ‘lying’ to her fans was ‘too much’ for her to bear. The singer, 56, ...

A 50-year-old woman who visited hospital seven times with slurred speech and extreme tiredness, only to be discharged with a diagnosis of being drunk – despite saying she had not been drinking – had a rare condition which gave her the ...

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph recently took to social media to express her frustration and discomfort after encountering someone with an unpleasant body odor. In a post on her Instagram page, she shared how the smell had disrupted her day and ...

Another pilgrim from Kebbi has passed away after a brief illness in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deceased, AlmMuhammad Suleman, from Argungu Local Government Area, d!ed on Sunday after a brief ...

Three men have been arraigned before an Abeokuta Chief Magistrate Court for assaulting a medical doctor while performing his duty The defendants, James Akode, Lekan Ajeigbe, and Rilwan Roheem, were arraigned on Monday on a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault ...

The world currently faces a significant shortage of nurses and midwives according to the World Health Organisation, WHO. Stressing this on International Nurses Day, the WHO noted that while there are currently an estimated 29 million nurses and 2.2 million midwives globally, ...

  International Breweries Plc and Lagos Business School Sustainability Centre have collaborated on sustainable water management practices in the manufacturing industry. The collaboration between the two organisations resulted in a virtual forum with the theme ‘Water For Peace’, providing a ...

Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung has narrated how he almost lost his life over N80,000 The ex-minister spoke about how he lost consciousness when he got to his hospital after doctors interrogated him, and how he was abandoned for ...

The Senate, on Thursday, approved the d3ath penalty for dealers and importers of cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs into the country. The proposed capital punishment also applies to manufacturing, trafficking, dealing in or delivery of hard drugs by any ...

    The Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos has apprehended one Tayo Shakirudeen, the Managing Director (MD) of Skylink Medical Centre in Elepe-Ikorodu, suspected of operating as a fraudulent medical practitioner with allegedly forged credentials Acting on intelligence ...

More than 10 people suffered injuries in a brutal assault at a hospital in southwest China. Unnamed authorities reported that two people have tragically lost their lives. The attack, which occurred at Zhenxiong County People’s Hospital in Zhaotong city, left ...

An 11-year-old girl, Tia Gordon, from Northampton, endured misdiagnoses of stomach bugs and migraines by doctors more than 30 times before she was diagnosed with brain tumour. Despite repeated visits to GPs, A&E, and NHS 111 calls, her severe headaches ...

World Day for Safety and Health, Adron Homes orchestrated a dynamic Fitness Hangout Event.   In celebration of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health, Adron Homes orchestrated a dynamic Fitness Hangout Event, firmly rooted in the principles of ...

The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, has arrested a 37-year-old fake medical doctor and practitioner, with suspected forged certificates. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, Olatoye Durosinmi, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday while parading the ...

Singer Khaid is finally recuperating after days of being admitted at the hospital Recall that the singer was reportedly suffering from internal bleeding, as posted by his manager. His record label CEO and skitmaker, Sydney Talker asked for prayers from ...

Jason Holton, known as ‘Britain’s heaviest man,’ weighing around 50 stone, d!ed as doctors couldn’t save him from organ failure. The Surrey resident, who struggled with obesity, faced immense health challenges before his untimely demise. His mother, Leisa, recounted the ...

The Federal Government has mandated all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals to procure needles and syringes solely from NAFDAC-approved local manufacturers. The new directive is contained in a circular addressed to all CMDs ...

The Oyo state council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met in 14 working days.   The council in a letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde ...

A groundbreaking project, Transform, aims to change prostate cancer screening and reduce de3ths by 40% in the UK.   With no existing screening program, this £42m initiative is hailed as a game-changer by experts. Prostate cancer claims around 12,000 lives ...

Donald Trump’s behaviour in court is raising eyebrows, with a psychologist suggesting it’s akin to dementia. During his hush money trial, Trump has been observed dozing off at the defense table, sparking worries about his mental state. Psychologist Dr. John ...

Grace Lewis Shaw, a vibrant 22-year-old from Liverpool, passed away after waking up with a headache.   It’s believed she accidentally overdosed on her mother’s morphine while seeking relief. Grace, described as “funny” and “cheeky,” was found unresponsive on her ...

Yobe State government has confirmed the death of 85 people from Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the state while 2,510 have recovered from the disease between January 2023 to April 2024. Yobe Commissioner for Health, Dr. Lawan Gana told journalists in Damaturu that ...

Children in England are drinking alcohol more than kids in any other country, a serious report finds. Not only that, but they’re also vaping and smoking a lot. The World Health Organization looked at data from 44 countries, talking to ...

A 21-year-old woman’s life was put in danger after she drank coffee from a vending machine at Majorca airport filled with insects. Working for an airline, she bought the drink to quench her thirst, but soon realized something was wrong ...

Trending lawyer, Anyim Veronica, receives one-year health insurance from a US-based Nigerian doctor after her embarrassing experience with Dr. Paul Enenche. Since the time she confirmed the authenticity of her law degree from NOUN University of Nigeria, blessings have flocked ...