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Stealth condition found to multiply risk of cancer and chronic conditions

A "stealth condition" which is one of the western world's most common genetic disord…

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NAFDAC destroys N400m substandard drugs in Nasarawa

The National Agency for Food, Drugs, Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday, destroyed subs…

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Soldier dies of Lassa fever in Jos, after returning from Kwara

A Nigerian soldier has been confirmed dead from Lassa fever in Jos, Plateau State. According to th…

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School Of Psychiatric Nursing Neuropsychiatric Hospital

School Of Psychiatric Nursing Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta Admission into the school…

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World Cycling Body Set To Ban Tramadol From March

World cycling’s governing body, the UCI, is to ban painkiller tramadol from March 1 and will…

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University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Nabs Impostor, Hands Him Over to Police

A self-claimed Medical Doctor has been arrested at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. &nbs…

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#Lassafever outbreak hit all-time high in 2018 — NCDC

Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has sai…

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Ebola Outbreak In The Democratic Republic of Congo that has killed 392 could Get Even Worse if political instability remains and public mistrust grows

The killer Ebola outbreak in the Democratic of Congo will only get worse if political instability …

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Thailand Issues Health Warnings As Pollution Levels Soar To Eight Times Safe Levels

Bangkok's air has become a 'serious threat' to health as the levels of pollution cause…

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Quarantined US medic feared to have Ebola after returning from treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo is declared free of the killer virus and allowed to leave hospital

A US medic who was quarantined amid fears he caught Ebola while treating patients in Africa has be…

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High-fiber diet linked to lower risk of death and chronic diseases

People who eat diets that are high in fiber have lower risk of death and chronic diseases such as …

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One Cardiologists Mission To Reduce Statin Use For Cholesterol By Dr. Elizabeth Klodas

High cholesterol? Here's a pill. High blood pressure? Here's two pills. High blood sugar? …

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Minister Cautions Against Extorting Money From Cholera Patients

Health workers at Naguru Hospital have been warned against extorting money from Cholera patients. …

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Research: Genes On The Move Help Nose Make Sense Of Scents

The human nose can distinguish one trillion different scents -- an extraordinary feat that require…

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Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas 2019 NAPPSA Scientific Conference

It has been brought to our attention that our original date for the 2019 NAPPSA Scientific Confere…

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New materials could drive wound healing by harnessing natural healing methods

Materials are widely used to help heal wounds: Collagen sponges help treat burns and pressure sore…

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The Five Most Addictive Substances In The World

What are the most addictive drugs? This question seems simple, but the answer depends on whom you …

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Health Conditions That Cause Weight Loss By Kate Halim

Unintentional weight loss may be a sign of some medical conditions. There are some health conditio…

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Aid Workers: UN Withdraws 260 Aid Workers From Borno Over Boko Haram Attacks

The United Nations said it has withdrawn about 260 aid workers from three local governments in Bor…

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Excess Ginger Consumption Can Cause Miscarriage: Paediatric Nurse, Mrs Alexis Essien

A Paediatric nurse at the Life Line Children Hospital, Lekki, Lagos, Mrs Alexis Essien, has cautio…

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