Author: Helen Okechukwu

Memory lapses, like forgetting words or misplacing keys, may feel normal in midlife, but they could signal early changes in brain health. A Trinity College Dublin study reveals that self-perceived memory issues are more strongly linked to dementia risk factors (like loneliness or hypertension) than objective tests. The good news? More than 40% of dementia cases could be preventable. Here’s how to keep your brain sharp: Simple lifestyle changes can enhance brain health, reduce dementia risks, and help you maintain cognitive sharpness well into later life.

In the effort to address Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Ondo State Government has vowed to fight against its rise to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state. On Wednesday, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, made this affirmation in a one-day advocacy meeting held with stakeholders from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare along with other key partners. Highlighting the importance of addressing this issue, Dr. Ajaka said controlling NTDs will lead to poverty reduction, improve health, gender quality, education, and other health benefits that align with SDGs objectives. He said the programme aims to…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the tuberculosis diagnostic test marks a critical milestone to have met the prequalification standard of the health organization. WHO made this assertion on Thursday, describing Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra as the prequalified molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) of its first kind. The notice said, “It is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO’s prequalification standards.” WHO reported that a total of 1.25 million people died from tuberculosis (TB) in 2023, and it has been acknowledged as the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a Climate Division within the Ministry of Women’s Affairs to lead sustainable, gender-responsive, and age-inclusive climate actions. Additionally, the ministry is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative, the Women in Green Economy Project, in 2025. This programme aims to empower one million women through climate-smart agricultural practices and train 2,000 female climate champions at the grassroots level. Speaking at the ongoing United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Riyadh, the Minister of Women’s Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, shared the ministry’s vision. “We have committed to establishing a Climate Division in the Ministry to…

Liver cancer is a life-threatening sickness that affects the human organ, which leads to deterioration of the vital organs. Liver cancer is also known as hepatic cancer. The vital organ is located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, leading to the purification of blood, producing bile for digestion, and storing nutrients. When the human enemy strikes the vital organs, it disrupts these life-sustaining functions. Understanding Liver Cancer Liver cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the liver grow uncontrollably. It can either originate in the liver (primary liver cancer) or spread from other parts of the body (secondary or…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied allegations circulating in the media that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is shielding some police officers who allegedly stole N43,160,000 from a person in Abuja. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF spokesperson, stated this in a document dated Wednesday, describing the claims as “baseless and orchestrated” with the intent “to tarnish the IGP’s reputation and the integrity of the Force.” Adejobi referred to an incident on August 26, 2023, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, emphasizing that a thorough investigation was conducted. The spokesperson explained that those involved in the saga were found…

Akpooh Edet, a 35-year-old suspect, has been apprehended by security operatives for staging his own abduction and demanding a ransom fee of N50 million from his boss. The male suspect works as a security guard at Rubber Estate in Ose River, Ovia South West Local Government area of Edo State. The Hope Newspaper reported that Edet was arrested after Edo Command of the Department of State Security (DSS) contacted the local police, Ondo State Amotekun Corps. The local police traced the suspect to his hideout at the residence of one Libon James in Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government area of the…

The police detective in Nyahururu has intercepted and seized 22,000 litres of ethanol moved from Malaba border towards Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Through the Directorate of Criminal Investigation-Kenya (DCI) disclosure on their X page on Tuesday, it was revealed that two suspects, Victor Kitavi, the driver, and Dickson Wandera, were arrested after an attempt to flee the scene. The “uncustomed goods,” as described by DCI, were intercepted following an acting intelligence of the Nyahururu sub-county head of criminal investigations leading the team. According to DCI, the truck transporting the suspected ethanol with the plate number KCR 473G FAW was…

Mrs. Ugochukwu Uzoechi, a Nigerian, lived a normal life while growing up before she got married with no sign of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) apart from having facial hair and gaining weight, which was presumed normal.After sealing her marriage, Mrs. Uzoechi and her partner tried conceiving after months of being married in 2023, but all efforts proved abortive. Her journey of fertility fight started as she made her way to the clinic to seek medical assistance.During the visitation to the laboratory centre, after having some chats with the laboratory scientist, she was told to run a hormonal profile test while…

Sex addiction, also known as compulsive sexual behaviour, is a growing concern affecting individuals across all age groups, with surprising statistics showing it is not confined to the young. NHS data reveals that one in five patients treated for this condition is over 70, with pensioners more likely to seek help for sex addiction than those in their 20s. Over the past decade, nearly 250 individuals have been treated by NHS doctors for health problems linked to excessive sexual drive, including patients in their 80s and even one in their 90s. Medical records highlight that more than 51 of these…