A new study has found that regularly working more than 52 hours a week could alter the structure of your brain, potentially impairing areas responsible for memory, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. Published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the research highlights serious concerns about the neurological and psychological effects of overwork, particularly among healthcare professionals. The study was conducted by researchers, including experts from Yonsei University in South Korea,…

In efforts to tackle the recurring Lassa fever outbreak in West Africa, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has revealed that three regional health organizations have been welcomed into the Lassa fever Coalition partnership to support vaccine access. The announcement was made during the recent Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Assembly of Health Ministers Meeting, with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). The newly welcomed…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan, has launched an emergency training initiative aimed at curbing the spread of cholera in flood-prone areas of Lagos State. The two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop, which commenced on Tuesday at NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja, is part of project 240236 titled “Emergency Capacity Building of Informal Food and…

Gaining weight in early adulthood may be far more dangerous than previously thought, with new research revealing that becoming obese before the age of 45 significantly increases the risk of dying young. The findings, presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Malaga, Spain, show that the earlier in life individuals become obese, the greater the long-term consequences on their health. The study, which followed 620,000 Swedish adults aged between…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have said 57 children have died from the effects of malnutrition during the ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip A representative of WHO in the Palestinian Territories, Rik Peeperkorn, said in a video call that the UN organisation has not yet verified these figures. However, he noted that the WHO has observed an increase in malnourished children. In connection with this, he reported many young…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Rivers State Chapter, has strongly condemned the stigmatisation of a deaf and mute child by women, particularly mothers, at the Azikiwe Police Division in Port Harcourt, where the child was taken for safety. In a statement jointly signed by Chairperson Susan Serekara-Nwikhana and Secretary Precious Ahiakwo-Ovie, NAWOJ expressed deep disappointment over reports that some mothers at the station mocked the child and referred…

In a major step toward making healthcare more affordable, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has endorsed a new group purchasing scheme, Medipool. Medipool is aimed at reducing the cost of medicines and essential medical supplies across Nigeria. The announcement followed Monday’s FEC meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and chaired by President Bola Tinubu. READ ALSO: Cyber slavery on rise: FG issues fresh warning to Nigerians The Coordinating Minister…

To improve healthcare access and provide quality service delivery for citizens, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, has charged newly elected members of the Expanded State Oversight Committee of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to partner and ensure funds are well managed. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the newly elected members of the committee were inaugurated on Monday by Kaltum-Ahmed in Kaduna. Kaltum-Ahmed described…

The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced it will no longer allow care workers to be recruited from overseas, in a move aimed at reducing low-skilled migration. Care providers have warned that the decision could worsen the country’s social care crisis. Recent figures show a sharp drop in the number of overseas care workers, from 143,900 in 2023 to just 26,100 this year, following earlier visa restrictions that banned workers…

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that the global nursing workforce has grown to 29.8 million in 2023, up from 27.9 million in 2018. However, the report shared on Monday warns that serious gaps remain between countries and regions, putting global health goals at risk. While the global shortage of nurses has reduced from 6.2 million in 2020 to 5.8 million in 2023, most nurses (78%)…

The Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called on Nigerian universities and pharmaceutical companies to work together to create new medicines and vaccines. Speaking at the 38th Prof. Victor Olufemi Marquis Memorial Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, she said President Bola Tinubu’s ban on importing easily available products would help grow local drug production. Adeyeye stressed that strong ties…

 What does it take to live to 117? For Maria Branyas Morera, the answer may lie in a diet rich in yogurt, daily walks, and an intentional life free of alcohol, cigarettes—and toxic people. Until her peaceful passing in August 2024, Morera held the title of the world’s oldest living person. Born in San Francisco in 1907 to Catalan parents and a resident of Spain since childhood, her remarkable longevity…