Dementia: More walking, higher intensity activity may help protect brain health

By Deep Shukla on February 2, 2023 — Fact checked by Catherine Carver, MPH The absence of effective treatments for dementia underscores…

WHO issues alerts as cough syrups kill 300 children

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the alarm following the death of some 300 children…

Kwara gets World Bank funding to boost primary healthcare …One PHC per ward to receive N4.6m to upgrade facility

*Photo: Gov AbdulRazaq* Kwara State has secured a World Bank funding to support infrastructure upgrade in…

How does the human brain create consciousness, and why?

By James Kingsland on January 21, 2023 — Fact checked by Harriet Pike, Ph.D. Scientists and philosophers have long struggled to explain…

Nigeria will ultimately become centre of destination for medical tourism- Dabiri-Erewa

*L-R: Engr. Sule Yakubu Bassi,  Secretary NiDCOM; Mr. Victor Lutenco, Rep. IOM Lagos; Mr. Zahoor Khan,…

Okowa deplores doctor’s murder, orders urgent investigation

*Photo: Okowa* The Governor of Delta State and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

Nigeria will experience world class health services if Tinubu is elected president – Dr Leke Pitan, ex Lagos health commissioner

*Photo: Dr Pitan* By Mikail Mumuni Dr. Leke Pitan,  a former Lagos State Commissioner for Health …

LASHMA to launch Ilera Eko Diaspora Health Plan on Friday

Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), is set to launch a new product into the international…

Why Taking Blood Pressure Meds at Bedtime May Be More Effective

By Nancy Schimelpfening, MS  • New research suggests that taking your blood pressure medication at bedtime may…

Alzheimer’s drug hailed as momentous breakthrough

LONDON — The first drug to slow the destruction of the brain in Alzheimer’s has been…