Health

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 ...

Popular comedian, Deeone, seeks Phyna’s forgiveness for dragging her while suffering from an ill health condition. The Ex Bbnaija star, who has been at loggerheads with colleague, Phyna, stated that he woke up with a strange incision on his stomach ...

A mom, Donna Ventura, 64, fell ill within an hour of eating salmon and morel mushroom sushi last April. The po!son attacked her liver and kidneys, leading to a painful two-week battle in the ICU before she passed away on ...

Nollywood Veteran actor, Zack Orji has revealed his ordeal after he slumped and had to undergo two brain surgeries in Nigeria. In an interview on Channels TV, Orji reminisced the events that happened when he slumped in the bathroom, leading ...

About 250 experts met up in Kinshasa, Congo, with the help of the World Health Organization and Africa CDC to tackle the Monkey Pox virus, a serious infectious disease. The situation is serious. Last year, the Congo had over 14,000 ...

  Moderna, a US pharmaceutical company, has halted plans to build a vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya due to over $1 billion in losses from decreased demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa.   The decision comes after facing over $1 ...

Deaths from dengue disease have tripled in Peru this year, with over 117 recorded fatalities, compared to 33 in 2023. The government, led by President Dina Boluarte, declared an emergency to combat the outbreak, intensified by climate change. Dengue symptoms ...

Some hospitals are changing how they handle cases where babies are born exposed to drugs. Previously, mothers like Kirsten Puccio faced reports to child services just for taking prescribed medications. Puccio’s doctors prepared a plan for her child’s care, leading ...

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has recalled Benylin Paediatrics Syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, following recent toxicity findings in the laboratory on the product NAFDAC said laboratory analysis conducted on the product showed that ...

Since the beginning of the year, over 100 measles cases have emerged in the United States, prompting concerns from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the country’s status in eliminating the disease.   Measles was eradicated in ...

Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo, an eye doctor in New Jersey, has seen a surge in patients complaining of eye problems since Monday’s solar eclipse. About 25 patients have sought help, with some admitting they didn’t use protective glasses. Dello Russo ...

Fake Botox injections have led to hospitalizations in Tennessee and Illinois. The CDC warns against receiving cosmetic injections from unlicensed providers or in non-medical settings. Investigations suggest the injected product was counterfeit. Botulism, a severe illness caused by toxins from ...

Extreme temperatures have been linked to increased stroke deaths and are expected to rise with climate change. More than half a million stroke deaths were linked to extreme temperatures in 2019 alone, a recent study reveals. This number is predicted ...

Southeast Asia is currently experiencing a scorching heatwave, which is a cause for concern as it may lead to health problems. In Malaysia, a toddler’s death due to extreme heat emphasized climate-related risks. Vietnam faces a state of emergency as ...

The University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, has admitted that it owes the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company up to N495m, for which reason the teaching hospital was disconnected from public power supply This was as doctors, nurses, and other staff ...