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Mental Health

The Transformative Role of Chatbots in Improving Patient Experience and Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria

By Dayo Ojerinde Non-communicable diseases now make up 7 of the world’s top 10 causes of death, according to the World Health Organisation’s 2019 Global Health Estimates. This is an increase from 4 of the 10 leading causes in 2000....

Revolutionising Healthcare: The Unprecedented Integration of Artificial Intelligence in 2023

By Dayo Ojerinde As we count down to the end of 2023, I think one of the best decisions I took in the outgoing year is to join the Artificial Intelligence 'bandwagon.' Artificial Intelligence has been in existence for some time now,...

Why more men commit suicide in Africa – Expert

An Advisor on Non-communicable Diseases, Injuries and Mental Health at the Africa Centres for Diseases Control and Prevention, Dr Naeem Dalal, has stressed the need to stop cultural stereotypes that prevent African men from seeking emotional and mental wellness...

Mental health challenges facing modern men

The term 'man' is usually reserved for an adult male of the human species while the term manhood is used to describe the period after he has transitioned from boyhood having attained male secondary sexual characteristics that symbolize his...

Mental health and liberated womanhood

Dr Adeoye Oyewole There is obviously an increased awareness among women in Africa to regain their pride of place in society and utilise their God-given endowment in the service of humanity. There are increased calls to women to seek elective offices...

Exercise or medication, which is better to overcome depression?

When treating depression or anxiety, running may be just as effective as antidepressants, according to new research. But experts say the solution may not be so straightforward for every person. Because of the prevalence of depression and anxiety and the...

For real? Getting good sleep could add years to your life…

Experts in a new research have said getting good sleep can play a role in supporting the heart and overall health and maybe even how a person live. The new research was presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual...

Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges – Experts

A new survey has revealed that teen girls in the United States of America experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years. This is coming amid “significant” and “heartbreaking” declines in youth health and well-being...

Paediatricians seeks end to gun violence epidemic as a public health crisis

Paediatricians are giving out free gun locks to approach the gun violence epidemic as a public health crisis in the United States of America. In a triage waiting room of St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri, a clear basket filled...

Music and mental health

Dr. Adeoye Oyewole There is a huge difference between music and noise not only in concept but experientially. Music can be defined as a group of sounds that have been deliberately produced to make a regular pattern, but noise is...
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Air pollution, high temperatures increasing stroke cases globally – Research

A research by The Lancet Neurology says air pollution and high temperatures are contributing to an increase in stroke...
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