A recent study using advanced brain imaging has confirmed significant differences in how men’s and women’s brains function. Researchers found that these variations influence memory, emotional responses, decision-making, and susceptibility to diseases like dementia and depression. A long-term study by Stanford Medicine analyzed brain scans from over 1,000 young adults between age 20-35 and found striking differences in brain activity between men and women. Experts say these differences go beyond…

In the ever-evolving world of beauty and cosmetics, new technologies emerge, promising better results, longer-lasting effects, and quicker application times. However, not all innovations come without risks. A recent warning from Dr. Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has shed light on a potentially harmful trend: the use of UV light in eyelash extensions. UV light in eyelash extensions Eyelash extensions have become a staple for many beauty enthusiasts,…

With tuberculosis (TB) cases in England rising sharply for a second consecutive year, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched a call for evidence to shape its next five-year TB National Action Plan (2026–2031). The move comes amid a worrying rise in TB cases, with provisional data for 2024 indicating a 13% increase in notifications compared to 2023—marking the second consecutive year of significant growth. TB rates in…

As Nigeria prepares for the 2025 Global Disability Summit (GDS) in Berlin, disability rights advocates are pushing for stronger commitments that reflect the real challenges faced by persons with disabilities. The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has emphasized the need for meaningful engagement, ensuring that government commitments align with lived experiences. Unlike previous summits, where disability groups had little input, this year’s process has been shaped by…

Some United States (US) health agency workers has received job termination emails, while some workers were restricted from accessing the building following their resumption on Tuesday. Although the number of employees that received the emails were not a certain according to a CNN report, stating the US Department of Health and Human Services are yet to comment. Recalled that on 12 March, in Atlanta, Georgia, some protesters were seen holding…

Rivers State Police Command spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko has confirmed that the General Overseer (GO) of a New Generation Church in Eagleland has been arrested by Octopus Strike Force unit (C4i) over allegations of homosexuality as an investigation is ongoing. The leader of the church known as Elijah, whose church is located at Diobu in the capital city of the state, was said to have been arrested after his videos were…

Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, prompting intensified efforts by health authorities to curb the outbreak. According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, suspected cases have fluctuated throughout the period, with daily reports varying between one and 15 cases. Providing an update on the situation over the weekend, Abayomi revealed that laboratory tests conducted on 76 samples…

A top United States (US) health expert has issued warning that common tablets taken by millions of people in United Kingdom may increase dementia risk, particularly sleeping drugs. Dr. Amy Shah, an immunity and diet specialist trained at Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia universities, has raised concerns over the use of medications containing diphenhydramine. She made this call while urging her followers to stay away from such drugs recently. These include…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over an increasing number of dementia cases among refugees and migrants, urging swift policy interventions to eliminate healthcare barriers. Its latest report shared on 31 March, Dementia in Refugees and Migrants, underscores the need for inclusive health strategies, improved diagnosis, and better support structures. Dementia, is a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities…

Despite ongoing efforts to improve maternal and reproductive health, the Saif Advocacy Foundation (SAIF), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has called for greater community involvement to reduce maternal mortality in Gombe State. SAIF Programme Officer, Hajiya Farida Dunama, emphasized that comprehensive education at the grassroots level is crucial for lowering maternal mortality and improving healthcare outcomes for women. While calling for an awareness campaign, Mr. Alhassan Yahya, the Executive Director of…

Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, on Wednesday confirmed that a 25-year-old female National Youth Service Corps member (name withheld) lost her life to Lassa fever. This comes after the Commissioner for Health declared an outbreak of the hemorrhagic viral fever in the state on Tuesday. It was gathered that on March 18, the 25-year-old woman, who had fallen ill in Ondo State, was later hospitalized at one…

Oyo State Government has ramped up disease surveillance and vaccination efforts to combat the outbreak of diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection, as part of an urgent public health response. During a visit to the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Ibadan, the state capital, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, emphasized the dangers of diphtheria and its rapid transmission. She explained that the disease spreads through respiratory droplets from…