Avoid sex, cold water, bonesetter warns patients
A traditional bonesetter (TBS), Ganranwei Robinson, on Tuesday advised people undergoing bone treatment to avoid sex and cold water to ensure fast healing.
Mr Robinson...
Staphylococcus good for women – Doctor
Contrary to popular belief, Staphylococcus aureus is not a sexually transmitted infection but vital for every woman’s private part, a medical doctor said on...
5 foods for maintaining good vision
There are many foods that contribute to having healthy eyes but each has its own benefits. These foods for eye health help to promote...
5 nutritious foods to help you sleep
Getting a good sleep is incredibly important for your overall health. It may reduce the risk of developing certain chronic illnesses, keep your brain...
75% of sickle cell children in Nigeria die before 5th birthday...
The Sickle Cell Support Network, an NGO, says Nigeria records about 150,000 sickle cell births annually but 75 per cent of this number never...
How mango improves memory – Dietician
A dietician with the Enugu State Ministry of Health, Henrietta Ugwu, says consumption of mango improves the memory of humans.
Mrs Ugwu told the News...
5 things to do when you’re starting a diet
Although diets are beneficial, there are quite a number of things to consider before kicking off your diet routine.
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Beware of late pregnancies, expert cautions women
Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH), Bauchi, Dr Abubakar Kadas, has cautioned women in reproductive age of...
5 food tips that will boost brain performance
The brain is one of the most complex organs of the body. It determines who you are and how you navigate through the world....
Ketogenic diet damages kidney – Nutritionist
A nutritionist, Prof. Ngozi Nnam, on Tuesday advised people against the practice of a ketogenic diet, saying it could damage their kidneys.
Nnam gave the...
