A team of Australian scientists has uncovered early evidence that damage inside the nose, potentially from habitual nose picking, may give harmful bacteria a direct route to the brain.

The investigation, featured in The Lancet Global Health, examined 251 samples of seven widely prescribed cancer treatments sourced from hospitals, licensed pharmacies, and unregulated vendors in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon between April 2023 and February 2024

A leading US medical journal has issued a warning about using ChatGPT for health-related information after a man developed a rare condition following advice from the chatbot. The Annals of Internal Medicine published a case study detailing how a 60-year-old man developed bromism, or bromide toxicity, after consulting ChatGPT about removing table salt from his diet. Bromism was once a well-recognised condition in the early 20th century, thought to have…

Cholera is bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration. It is usually spread via contaminated water.

In Kano State, a group of passionate young advocates is taking the message of exclusive breastfeeding directly to the people, marking this year’s World Breastfeeding Week with a spirited awareness drive.

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its recognition of the vital role dental technologists play in advancing Nigeria’s healthcare system, pledging continued support to strengthen the profession. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the assurance on Thursday, while declaring open the maiden Dental Technologists Summit at the National Merit Award House, Abuja. Dr Salako while addressing participants on the theme, “Dental Technologists: Past, Present…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control, Amobi Ogah, says Nigeria needs about $8 billion annually to sustain its fight against HIV/AIDS. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic immune system disease which is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Ogah spoke on Thursday at the closing of the 7th National Council on AIDS held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island,…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has weighed in on the growing debate around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria, reassuring the public that GMO foods are not harmful when properly assessed for safety and clearly labelled. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said: “GMOs are genetically modified foods when it comes to food, and they are not…

Among the items surrendered to NAFDAC were over 58,000 sachets of unregistered 100mg and 50mg medications, as well as 27 cartons of Analgin injection – a drug banned or restricted in several countries due to its adverse health effects.

LNigeria is currently battling a resurgence of Lassa fever, with 822 confirmed infections and 155 related deaths recorded so far in 2025, according to the latest update from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The figures, released in the agency’s Epidemiological Week 29 report, mark a significant rise in the disease’s fatality rate—now standing at 18.9%, up from 17.1% reported during the same period last year. The…

The National Health Service (NHS) is urging eligible groups, including pregnant women and older adults, to speak with their healthcare providers about protecting themselves and their babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ahead of winter. The warning follows a sharp rise in RSV cases in Australia, which often signals what’s to come in the United Kingdom (UK). In fact, a steady increase in infections has already been recorded across England…

According to the Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi of NDLEA, on Tuesday, the couple were first arrested by Department of State Services (DSS) operatives on 13 June