Uganda: New HIV Infection Highest Among Teenagers – Health Minister
While speaking on behalf of Health minister Jane Aceng at the 8th annual National Paediatrics and Adolescents Conference in Kampala on Wednesday, …
Nigeria: 40 Diagnosed of Breast Cancer at Market Screening
At free cancer screenings exercise for market women in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. Yesterday, No fewer than 40 persons have been diagnosed of cancer, …
Nigeria: Company Creates Awareness on Sickle Cell Anemia
A construction company, Sujimoto, has joined the fight against sickle cell anemia by sponsoring SCAFLYMPICS, a sporting event aimed at creating awareness for sickle cell anemia, …
Caffeine consumptions may decrease risk of dementia, says study
A new study suggests that older women who consume coffee daily may have a lower risk of dementia. The findings found that higher caffeine consumption in older women was associated with reduced risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment. …
Early use of weed may lower IQ, affect brain function
Individuals who were exposed to marijuana from a young age can have highly abnormal brain functioning and are also likely to be low on intelligence quotient (IQ) levels, a study has found. …
Nigeria: Governors, Ministers, World Food Prize Winners to Open 2016 Nutritious Food Fair in Calabar
To stimulate partnerships for investment in the food and agricultural sectors, the second edition of the annual Nutritious Food Fair (NFF) would hold fromNovember 9 to 11 at TINAPA and the Calabar International Convention Center (CICC), in Cross River State. …
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1. Nigeria: Reps Demand Free Ante-Natal Services
The House of Representatives has called on governments at all levels to make quality ante-natal services in primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities free and accessible. …
