A wider waist increases your risk of dementia – but there are simple ways to offset the damage Most of us are aware that excess weight around the belly in middle age raises our risk of developing a long list of health issues later in life – heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes. However, the link between belly fat and brain health is less well-known. There is mounting evidence that the…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through the support of the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), has provided 3 million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to Nigeria to boost maternal health. The healthcare products were donated by Kirk Humanitarian. However, with 12 million pregnancies annually, wider MMS availability is essential. Nigeria faces a high maternal mortality rate (1,047 deaths per 100,000 live births), with many babies born underweight or prematurely.…

Don’t let age hold you back: it’s never too late to build a more resilient brain and body We used to think that the only thing that could happen when you get older is that things go downhill. Thankfully we’ve moved past that phase. We now recognise for example that dementia is an abnormal trajectory of ageing. While some change in our cognition is expected, it does not need to interfere with our daily lives. In…

Ahead of the auspicious day set for the celebration of love among couples, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) urges Nigerians to maintain healthy sexual practices to prevent the spread of infections. Under the theme “Love Wisely, Spread Love, Not HIV,” NACA advises citizens to prioritise safety, emphasiding that protection is essential in matters of love. The agency highlighted key health measures as HIV remains a public…

As part of ongoing reforms in the health sector, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his administration’s dedication to providing accessible and affordable healthcare for all residents of Ekiti State. The governor made this commitment during an inspection of Ijan General Hospital, where he assessed the ongoing renovation and upgrades of healthcare facilities. Also, Governor Oyebanji disclosed that his government has initiated the renovation of at least one primary health center…

If walking is becoming difficult and physio isn’t working, cutting-edge treatments could be the next step. But which ones are worth trying? You probably know someone with a dodgy knee, if you don’t suffer yourself. Around 5.4 million people in the UK are estimated to have knee arthritis, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), the most common type in the body. This represents about one…

The Rivers State Government (RSG), through the Ministry of Agriculture, has begun the anthrax vaccination campaign with a landmark at the Livestock Demonstration Farms in Rivers State University, located in the state capital. The flagged-off event commenced yesterday, 10 February, and is scheduled to be concluded on 17 February. A document shared on the Ministry of Agriculture Facebook page on Monday, noted that the vaccine was free and farmers were…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has pledged to restore power within 24 to 48 hours after dialogue. This announcement came shortly after the medical students from the University of Ibadan protested on Monday over 100 days in darkness within the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State. Acknowledging that the 4-month total blackout was a shame to witness within the…

Power shortages witnessed across University College Hospital (UCH) have led some medical students from the University of Ibadan to protest at the meeting venue between the Federal Government (FG) and the hospital management. The medical students stormed the meeting ground on Monday, demanding immediate power restoration over the 100-day total blackout at the hospital. The meeting between the FG and UCH management was convened by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu…

The Yobe Government has deployed 50 health experts to investigate the root causes of the alarming cases of kidney failure in some parts of the state. The Director of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre, Yobe State University, Dr Mahmud Maina, made this known in Gashua in the Bade Local Government Area of the state. ”We are here in Bade Emirate to begin a kidney research project funded by…

One in five UK adults now live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to “alarming” data that highlights the effects of rising obesity levels, poor diets, and a “broken” food system. Diabetes UK reports that 12.2 million people are affected, including 4.6 million with diagnosed diabetes, 1.3 million with undiagnosed diabetes, and 6.3 million with pre-diabetes, marking the highest total ever recorded. Only a small portion of cases involve type 1…

With a significant number of reported cases, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) acknowledged a trend—diphtheria is primarily affecting children aged 1 to 14. The agency’s recent revelation noted that out of 41,336 confirmed diphtheria cases in the country, about 15,845 children are significantly affected. Diphtheria, which spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, has led to a 61% rise in cases among children. During reporting…