Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in the state. He emphasised that this goal would be achieved through effective collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and other key stakeholders in the health sector. In a statement shared on the state government’s social media platforms, Governor Oyebanji underscored the initiative’s purpose: ensuring no child is born with…

A new study suggests the human lifespan may cap at 115.7 years for women and 114.1 for men. Despite rising average life expectancies, scientists identify a biological ceiling for maximum age. Despite advances in medicine and lifestyle that allow people to live longer than ever, scientists now believe there’s a hard ceiling to human lifespan. According to groundbreaking research from the Netherlands, statisticians at Tilburg and Rotterdam’s Erasmus University have…

UK – Gloucester’s city center has been buzzing with talk about 33-year-old Hannah Roberts, who recently became the focal point of an unusual series of shoplifting incidents. Roberts reportedly tried to avoid detection by wearing a variety of headpieces, including wigs, as she attempted to evade restrictions set by local businesses.  Roberts had already been banned from entering stores within the City Safe Scheme, a local initiative designed to protect…

Maternal health experts are increasingly alarmed by the rising trend of pregnant women, particularly among younger mothers, opting for tight-fitting clothing, warning that this fashion choice could adversely affect pregnancy outcomes. According to health professionals, wearing restrictive clothing during pregnancy subjects mothers-to-be to unnecessary pressure and may even lead to premature contractions. This could have serious implications for both the mother and the developing fetus. One key concern is that…

Dr. Ikenna Onwuekwe, a distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine and Neurology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has recently issued a crucial call to individuals over the age of 40 who experience constant headaches. He strongly emphasizes the importance of seeking medical intervention, citing that the emergence of headaches around this age could potentially signal serious underlying health issues, including vascular diseases or tumours. Understanding the implications of chronic headaches…

To reduce the mortality rate among expecting mothers and unborn children during childbirth, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has declared that cesarean sections for women will come with no charges. This development came shortly after the launch of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Initiative (MAMII) on the second day of the 3-day Health Sector Joint Annual Review (JAR), which commenced on November 6. The health…

A groundbreaking study led by U.S. and U.K. scientists offers new hope for tackling some of the most aggressive cancers by targeting rogue DNA fragments that allow tumors to grow and resist treatment. Published in Nature, the research shows that many hard-to-treat cancers contain circular pieces of extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), which fuel tumor survival and resistance to chemotherapy. Researchers examined 39 types of tumors from nearly 15,000 patients in the…

Jessica Thorpe, an NHS nurse, has won an employment tribunal after enduring a two-year suspension due to a false claim by a patient. The patient, housed in Ward Z—a secure unit for men with mental health disorders linked to the criminal justice system—alleged that Ms. Thorpe was in an “inappropriate relationship” with him and claimed she was pregnant with his child. Despite no conclusive evidence to support these allegations, Ms.…

Do you think you know what perfect sleep is? It’s time to reevaluate your sleep habits. When picturing a restful night, what do you imagine? A common misconception is that falling asleep the moment your head hits the pillow and waking up refreshed after eight hours is the ultimate goal. However, true restorative sleep involves multiple cycles throughout the night and often includes brief awakenings. Some might remember these interruptions;…

The seven-day warning strike embarked upon by health workers under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA), has been suspended. JOHESU National Chairman, Mr Kabiru Minjibir, said they are suspending the strike embarked upon on October 25 in the spirit of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and in general public interest. Minjibir stated this in a communiqué jointly signed by…

In its continuous efforts to combat breast cancer, the leading cancer among women in the country, the Federal Government has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Pharmaceuticals. The partnership, called the African Breast Cancer Initiative (ABCA), seeks to pool resources from the Federal Government, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), the World Health Organization (WHO), and Roche, to advance early diagnosis, research, treatment, and…

Stroke is a life-threatening health condition that affects humans as a result of blockage of blood flow into the brain, which is part of a disorder known as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). As one of the leading causes of global death recorded, the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that in 2019, approximately 17.9 million people died from CVDs, and 85% of deaths were due to heart attack and stroke. Oftentimes, humans…