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In Nigeria, 22,000 children were born with the HIV/AIDS in 2023, says NACA DG

…75,000 new infections recorded among adults in 2023 alone The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Temitope Ilori has lamented the burden of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. The NACA DG, in an interview with The Punch, said...

New AI technology ‘can detect early signs of over 1,000 diseases’

A new AI technology can detect early signs of more than 1,000 diseases, long before there are any symptoms, according to new research. The MILTON computer program examines test results from patients that general practitioners typically gather in order to...

How Nigeria can avert 16.6 million cases of anaemia, 11, 000 deaths in children— Bill Gates

A report by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has revealed that fortifying bouillon cubes with iron, folic acid, zinc, and vitamin B12 could avert up to 16.6 million cases of anaemia and up to 11,000 deaths from neural...

Protecting your kidneys: Top 7 destroyers you should know

A medical doctor and health influencer, Dr Olusina Mike, has listed top 10 destroyers of the kidney. The health influencer, on his X handle, @the_beardedsina, elaborated on how to take care of the kidney, listing habits that could damage people's...

Symptoms to look out for if you have unprotected sexual encounters [READ]

A Public health expert, Dr Funmilade Oyebade, has said men and women who have unprotected sexual encounters are at the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections. The expert, in an interview with our correspondent, listed signs and symptoms to look...

Is “male menopause” real? [READ]

The female reproductive cycle comes to an end with the menopause. But as men age, they undergo a variety of changes and symptoms that some liken to the menopause's effects. In some literatures, the condition is referred to as "andropause."...

The heart: All you need to know [READ]

The human heart is a finely-tuned instrument that serves the whole body. It is a muscular organ around the size of a closed fist, and it sits in the chest, slightly to the left of centre. The heart beats around...

How to care for children with diabetes [READ]

Master Johnson was having constant and recurring fever over a period of time while also passing large volume of urine. Worried by the development, his mother Mrs Jane took him to the hospital for examination and he was diagnosed of...

Cervical Cancer: WHO advises African countries to step up HPV vaccination

The World Health Organisation has urged all countries in the region to actively engage in awareness campaigns and promote screening as well as HPV vaccination to protect women and girls against cervical cancer. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr...

Smart Health: A Deep Dive into How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape Patient Care and Wellness in 2024

By Dayo Ojerinde In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to bring about transformative changes in patient care and wellness. As we step into 2024, the advancements in AI technologies are set to...
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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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