Browsing: Health & Wellness

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), sometimes referred to as a hidden epidemic because it goes undetected in its early stages, is now the ninth greatest cause of…

In many cultures, the placenta is more than tissue left over after birth. It is understood as spiritually linked to the baby, treated as a companion…

Stroke is no longer just an older person’s disease. Experts in a new study revealed that high blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke among…

Researchers have developed a wearable robotic system that could help people with hand paralysis regain movement and even the sense of touch. The device, called SensoExo,…

A low-intensity ultrasound treatment may help prevent arthritis after joint injuries by shifting the body’s immune response from inflammation to healing, according to a new study.…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF have raised fresh concerns over childhood immunisation in Nigeria and across Africa, warning that the region remains off track…

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has commenced a two-day technical workshop to review and cost its revised five-year strategic plan as part of…

The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services as part of efforts to improve nutrition, promote healthier diets…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to partner the European Union (EU), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other relevant agencies in…

A new DNA vaccine delivered through a simple nose spray could give the immune system a powerful new weapon against tuberculosis (TB), helping eliminate bacteria that…