A recent study has suggested that a widely used diabetes drug, taken by millions of people, may reduce the aggressiveness of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of blood cancer. Researchers from the University of Cambridge discovered that metformin, an inexpensive and commonly prescribed treatment for type 2 diabetes, may help prevent AML, based on studies conducted on mice. The study highlighted that individuals who take metformin often share a…

Health Canada has officially approved NanoSpeed Diagnostics’ Test4D Serum, a rapid point-of-care test designed to detect vitamin D levels from blood serum, marking a significant milestone for the Alberta-based biotech company. It was made known on Tuesday following its announcement of obtaining approval. The approval follows last year’s ISO 13485 Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification of NanoSpeed’s manufacturing facility in Alberta — a crucial step in meeting regulatory…

About 3 million children are said to receive the polio immunization vaccine during the campaign period scheduled to take place between April 26 and 29. According to Katsina State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCA) Executive Secretary, Dr. Shamsudeen Yahaya, this was revealed in Katsina while speaking with newsmen, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), government officials along with other partners in an interview. To commemorate World Immunisation Day, he said the…

Amid the ongoing fight against Lassa fever in the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that the death toll has risen to 127, with Taraba and Ondo States recording the highest numbers. The health organization noted that between January and April 6, 2025, approximately 674 cases were confirmed out of 4,025 suspected cases across 18 states and 93 local government areas. According to the…

A study conducted by China’s Xinjiang Medical University has revealed that individuals who frequently consume salt are by 40% more likely to develop anxiety and depression. In contrast, those who occasionally add salt to their food have a lower risk—between 5% to 8%. The study, which examined data from more than half a million British adults, also found that excessive salt intake could accelerate biological aging, potentially leading to mental…

Nigeria is currently battling a growing outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), particularly caused by the serogroup C strain of meningococcus. The disease, which has long been a seasonal threat in parts of West Africa, has intensified in severity over the past year, emerging as one of the most urgent public health challenges the country faces today. Between 2024 and 2025, the epidemic has swept across multiple states, with the northern…

The Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Uche Nwokwu, disclosed that men with large breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Nwokwu revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He said that men undergoing hormone therapy to alter their body physiology to appear more feminine are also at elevated risk.…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has proposed a four-pillar framework to guide national and global efforts in combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Tochi Okwor, head of disease prevention and control at the NCDC, made this known in an interview with News Agency Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. Ms Okwor stressed the urgent need to act decisively and strategically at the country level. “We are…

Walking 10,000 steps a day in 2025 is still one of the most common fitness goals. But while it’s a good way to stay active, research suggests the number itself isn’t magic. Studies show that walking 7,000 to 8,000 steps daily already gives great health benefits. Still, the idea of having a clear, round goal helps people stay motivated, and that’s a good thing. But if you really want to…

In large numbers, women in Rivers State on Friday stormed the major Aba Road area of Port Harcourt, protesting with placards and calling for the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. Before marching along Aba Road, the women held prayers at Isaac Boro Park. As the protesters advanced toward the State Government House from Aba Road, they were seen with placards boldly inscribed with…

After the state experienced an outbreak in February, the Sokoto State Government announced the recording of 300 meningitis cases, with 16 persons currently undergoing treatment. While speaking at a one-day sensitization campaign held recently, the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Farouk Abubakar, revealed this data, stating that others has been discharged. When the outbreak was first reported in February, the number of contacts was not made public. The campaign was organized…

A groundbreaking new study has revealed a surprising connection between hearing loss and heart failure, urging people not to dismiss hearing difficulties as a minor issue. Researchers in China, analyzing data from 164,431 participants in the UK Biobank study, found that individuals with hearing impairment face a significantly higher risk of developing heart failure—particularly those not using hearing aids. Over a follow-up period of more than 11 years, 4,449 participants…