health

Baby dies after doctors accidentally administer laughing gas instead of oxygen

An inquest is looking into how an infant, John Ghanem, was given a dose…

Study says one night of poor sleep can disrupt emotions, mental health

A new research has shed more light on why people may feel awkward, angry…

Sound Sultan: 18 things to know about throat cancer

Nigerians received a rude shock on Sunday when news made the round that ailing…

Study shows high prevalence of syphilis in gay community – WHO

A World Health Organisation (WHO) study has highlighted an unacceptably high global prevalence of…

NDLEA arraigns seven Indians, three Nigerians for smuggling 43.1kg cocaine to Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday arraigned seven Indians and three…

COVID-19: Nigeria records 50 new cases, one fatality

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported 50 new COVID-19 cases with one…

Sharing sex toys presents health risks, doctor warns

A sexual and reproductive health expert, Dr. Yemi Adeyemi, says much as the thought…

COVID-19: NCDC registers 40 new cases, zero fatality

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday recorded 40 new COVID-19 cases…

Women born without vagina need surgery – fertility expert

An obstetrician and gynaecologist in Lagos, Dr. Faye Iketubosin, has encouraged girls and women…

Mentally-challenged patient plunges into river after fleeing Owerri hospital

A middle-aged woman identified as Chidimma Ndubuisi, on Wednesday, escaped from the facility of…

COVID-19: NCDC seeks collaboration with pharmacists to strengthen health security

The Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has called…

Painkiller overdose contributes to sudden death, mental depression – Psychiatrist

A Consultant Psychiatrist at the University Of Ibadan, Dr Victor Makanjuola, has explained how…

UK health secretary Matt Hancock resigns over kissing scandal

British health secretary, Matt Hancock, on Saturday tendered his resignation letter after he admitted…

FMC Ebute Metta wins NHEA Public Facility of the Year award

The Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, was on Friday voted 2021 SafeCare Facility of…

Brazil loses 500,000 people to COVID-19 deaths – Minister

Brazil health minister, Marcelo Queiroga, announced on Saturday that his country has crossed the…