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Patient completely cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
A UK patient’s HIV has become “undetectable” following a stem cell transplant – in only the second case of its kind, doctors report in Nature. The London patient, who was […]
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Lassa Fever ravages Plateau State, kills 10
Dr Kunden Deyin, the Plateau Commissioner for Health says the state has recorded 28 new cases of Lassa fever with 10 deaths. Deyin told the News Agency of Nigeria in […]
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Menstrual Cups Dilemma: Is My Menstrual Cup Causing Cramps? Here’s Why
As a woman who experiences period pain every month, surely you wouldn’t want any add-ons to your discomfort, right? It’s the last thing that you would want from your menstrual […]
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Medical care gets boost as Govt provides N12 million equipment
Ekiti State Government has supplied hospital equipment worth over N12 million to all its Comprehensive Health Centres across 16 local government areas of the state. Presenting the hospital equipment on […]
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How to Deal with Urinary Tract Infection?
UTI or Urinary Tract Infection has been affecting millions of lives in this planet as this disease is also one of the most common bacterial diseases in the planet. Dating […]
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Fayemi flags off free cataract surgery for 405 residents in Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has flagged off free cataract surgery for 405 residents restating his commitment to quality healthcare delivery. Fayemi noted that his administration was partnering with […]
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Lassa Fever outbreak: 42 persons killed across Nigeria
Forty-two lives have been claimed across the country by a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). A total of 538 cases were […]
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Lassa Fever claims 2 lives in Ebonyi State
There is palpable fear in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital as fresh Lassa fever outbreak killed two persons and left five hospitalized. The deceased persons died at the Federal Teaching Hospital, […]
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Relationship between your waist size and your brain
In the health community, a lot of importance is placed upon waist size. It is proven that a disproportionate waist-to-hip ratio indicates obesity and is an appropriate indicator that someone […]
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Bleaching creams can cause skin cancer, kidney failure – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says many skin whitening products in the market can cause skin cancer and kidney failure. The Agency’s Director General, […]