Diabetes: Nigeria Plans First Insulin Plant To Curb Import Pendency
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) entered into partnership with a Chinese firm to establish Nigeria’s first ...
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Cardiologist lists 10 Factors Associated With Unhealthy Heart Function
A Cardiologist, Dr Henry Onwualu, has identified 10 factors that contribute to unhealthy heart function, urging the public to prioritise ...
Diabetes: Expert Advises Nigerians To Consume Fruits, Herbs As Supplement To Treatment
Hajiya Zainab Shariff, the Director Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), says there are many ...
Lagos Records 25 COVID-19 Related Deaths, 401 Infections In 3 Days
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state recorded 25 COVID-19 related deaths and 401 infections ...
NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians Of Unregistered, Fake Insulin Tea For Diabetes
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians of an unregistered and fake ‘insulin tea’ ...
Nearly 1:5 COVID-19 Deaths In Africa Linked To Diabetes, Says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that 18.3% of COVID-19 deaths in Africa are among people with diabetes, one of ...
Coronavirus: Largest Study Suggests Elderly, Sick Are Most At Risk
Health officials in China have published the first details of more than 70,000 cases of Covid-19, in the biggest study ...
Cancer: Dietician Warns Against Consumption Of Heavily Processed Foods
A dietician with the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Gloria Onuoha has warned against consumption of heavily processed foods, saying it ...
Nutritionist Warns Public Against Consumption Of Non-Iodised Salt
A Clinical Dietitian, Moses Okolie, on Tuesday warned the public against the consumption of non-iodised salt to prevent goitre and ...
Beetroot Juice: 8 Health Benefits + Side Effects
Beetroots are fast becoming popular for their wonderful nutrient profile. In addition to eating beets, you may also relish their ...
Scientists confirm diabetes link with cancer
A major new study has confirmed the link between diabetes and cancer. The new research also warns that the risk ...
Artificial sweeteners as bad as sugar
As sugar’s sweet reputation grew steadily more sour, artificial sweeteners took the opportunity to rise to fame.
Women cut diabetes risk by breastfeeding –Study
Women who breastfed for six months or more across all births had a 47 per cent reduction in their risk ...
