Nigeria’s foremost forensic laboratory, Smart DNA, has released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, uncovering troubling insights into paternity and family dynamics across the country. The report shows that between July 2024... Read more »
Nigeria has been named among eight African countries that contributed to a clinical trial leading to the approval of the first malaria treatment for newborns and infants weighing less than five kilograms.... Read more »
Doctors under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have commenced an indefinite strike over the failure of the... Read more »
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Kwara State Government, has engaged the services of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in transporting pregnant women in labour to healthcare facilities. The... Read more »
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has declared a seven-day nationwide strike, set to begin on Tuesday, July 29, across all federal health institutions in the country. In a... Read more »
—If You’re Getting Slimmer Without Trying, Here’s How to Add Weight Back, Healthily Breastfeeding burns a lot of calories, and some moms find themselves getting slimmer without even trying. While this can... Read more »
Jigawa State has made genotype testing compulsory for all intending couples as part of efforts to reduce cases of sickle cell disease. According to Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the Chief Press Secretary to... Read more »
Health workers in Abia state have raised alarm over the increase in cases of HIV/AIDS in the state, blaming it on the anti-aid policy of President Donald Trump of the United States... Read more »
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, on Thursday, issued a public health alert warning of rising cases of cholera, yellow fever, and dengue fever as a result of the ongoing... Read more »
Eight healthy babies have been born in the UK using a new IVF technique that successfully reduced their risk of inheriting genetic diseases from their mothers, the results of a world-first trial... Read more »
You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV infection can have various manifestations in the mouth... Read more »
A Nigerian doctor, DS Omeiza has advised people to remove “charms” attached to their bodies before being wheeled into theatre for surgery. The doctor, who stated this in a Facebook post on... Read more »
A group under the aegis of Concerned Citizen Right, has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate allegations of age and employment records falsificationlevelled against the Acting Chief Medical Director of the... Read more »
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected the Federal Government’s recent decision to deploy Nigerian doctors to Saint Lucia, describing the move as a “deeply troubling contradiction” and an attempt to bolster Nigeria’s... Read more »
As conversations around sexual health, wellness, and responsibility continue to evolve, experts are emphasizing the importance of men taking proactive steps before engaging in sexual activity. Beyond pleasure and consent, there are... Read more »
As men transition into their 30s and beyond, maintaining optimal health becomes increasingly important not only for longevity but also for quality of life, including sexual performance. This report outlines core lifestyle... Read more »
Strong indications emerged on Monday that members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors may embark on an industrial strike if the Federal Government fails to meet their longstanding demands. Our correspondent... Read more »
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, has unveiled a free healthcare insurance scheme tagged ‘5 Star Care’ aimed at supporting people living with sickle cell. The initiative was announced by the... Read more »
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has issued a public memorandum to President Bola Tinubu, calling for an immediate end to what it described as the institutionalized marginalization of non-physician... Read more »
Health experts have raised concerns over the high rate of consumption of fast foods such as shawarma, instant noodles, sugary sodas, and processed snacks among Nigerians, warning that such an unhealthy lifestyle... Read more »