Obese patients and smokers face delays for NHS surgeries under new reforms requiring them to be assessed as “fit to proceed.” Obese patients and smokers could see their surgeries delayed under reforms announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new plan requires patients to be assessed as “fit to proceed” before receiving a surgery date. The measures aim to boost NHS productivity and tackle extensive waiting lists. Patients waiting…

…As FG moves to stop disease By Damilola Michael The virus is referred to as Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). It is a single-stranded Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus with signs similar to common cold and influenza. The spread of a respiratory virus is currently hitting China. The first case of the virus was reported in 2001 in the Netherlands. Since then, it has increased across northern Chinese provinces during the winter season.…

The Federal Government (FG) under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative led by Her Excellency Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has inaugurated 20-bed Primary Healthcare Centre in Oreta Community of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Lagos State. This initiative aims to improve access to essential healthcare services in the community. In a publication shared on Sunday, it was learnt that the inauguration ceremony was held on Saturday. Speaking at the event, Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special…

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, has issued a warning about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. In a new Surgeon General’s Advisory released on Friday, Dr. Murthy emphasised the dangers of alcohol use, describing it as a significant, preventable cause of cancer in the United States. “This advisory highlights alcohol use as a leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, contributing to nearly…

Schools May Close and Elderly at Risk as Met Office Warns of -10°C Temperatures Across Britain Britain is set to endure an intense cold snap this weekend, with temperatures plunging as low as -10°C (14°F) and heavy snow forecast to blanket much of the country. Forecasters warn that the severe weather could cut off rural communities, disrupt schools, and paralyze travel infrastructure. The Met Office has issued a 45-hour yellow…

43-year-old son of Senator Kevin Cramer, Republican of North Dakota, was at the center of a high-speed highway pursuit that tragically resulted in the death of a sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer, the 43-year-old son of Senator Kevin Cramer, Republican of North Dakota, was sentenced on Monday to 28 years in prison following a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and the tragic death of a sheriff’s deputy. The incident…

In a major feat aimed at improving lives and checking medical tourism, the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) in Zaria will begin kidney transplants in 2025. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, disclosed this development yesterday in an interview with NAN He attributed the delay in the operations of the Urology Centre of Excellence where kidney transplants will be carried out ,to lack of equipment.However, he…

A UCL study reveals each cigarette cuts 20 minutes off life, doubling previous estimates. Quitting smoking drastically improves health, as UK introduces stricter anti-smoking measures in 2024. A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at University College London (UCL) has revealed that each cigarette smoked could shave up to 22 minutes off a woman’s life and 17 minutes off a man’s. These findings, commissioned by the Government, nearly double previous estimates,…

Husbands who help around the house aren’t just pulling their weight – they’re improving their wives’ mental health. Research shows that when men take on more cooking, cleaning and ironing duties, their female partners are less likely to suffer with depression. The study, by scientists in South Korea, found that for every extra hour of housework a husband does, his wife’s chances of suffering low mood or depression drops by 12 per…

Simple lifestyle changes, like regular exercise, balanced diets, stress management, and strong social ties, can boost life expectancy and improve overall health and well-being. As the world becomes increasingly health-conscious, simple and practical steps to extend life expectancy are gaining attention. From adopting healthier habits to nurturing emotional well-being, these actions can significantly enhance both longevity and quality of life. Here are 14 easy-to-follow tips to help you live longer…

In a major clamp down,, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided a warehouse in Lagos and seized fake products valued at N3.8 billion. Following a tip off about the fake food products, a team from NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided the storehouse located at Apongbon Oke Arin Market and recovered various food items. This raid and seizure was disclosed today, on NAFDAC”s…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has set up a Special Task Force (STF) to control noise pollution which poses health and environmental risk to citizens. The setting up of task force aims to curb excessive noise and safeguard public health, especially during and after the yuletide season. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab disclosed during a press conference. Wahab who spoke in…