Return to testosterone
Several weeks ago, we discussed at some length about what measures men need to take to boost their levels of testosterone using natural means and taking advantage of regular physical…
NCDC records 74 cholera deaths, 2,339 suspected cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said no fewer than 74 persons have been reportedly killed by cholera in 30 states this year. The latest cholera situation report by the…
Five things to know about ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy describes pregnancies that occur outside the womb and may be fatal to the health of both mother and child. In this piece, The PUNCH highlights five things to…
Poverty, societal pressure, major causes of depression, suicide – Experts
Some mental health experts have identified societal pressure, among others, as a major cause of suicide in Nigeria. They urged members of society to be kinder to persons showing signs…
Why it’s possible to contract whitlow through handshake – Dermatologist
A consultant dermatologist, Dr Ronke Edun, discusses whitlow and its management in this interview with EMMANUEL OJO What is whitlow? Whitlow is an inflammation or infection of the skin around…
Beads attached to children’s hair may cause infections, dermatologist warns
A Consultant Dermatologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Dr Uche Ojinmah, has asked parents to exercise caution in the use of beads in making children’s hair, noting…
Why students with sickle cell have crisis during exams –Haematologist
An Associate Professor of Haematology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Dr. John Aneke has said that stress is often the cause of sickle cell crisis during examinations for persons…
Nigeria to record 134% increase in diabetes cases by 2045
A statement released by Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company, and made available to our correspondent, has revealed that, “Nigeria has 3.6 million adults (20-79 years) and 4,440 children and…
Monkeypox spreads to 15 states, cases now 36 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said 36 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the country. The NCDC disclosed this in its latest monkeypox situation report. According…
Foundation provides mobile cancer screening facility in Lagos
As part of efforts to reduce the number of men dying from prostate cancer in Nigeria, the Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation has unveiled a N4.1 billion ($10 million) free mobile prostate…