Health

A Nigerian medical doctor, Dr Chinonso Egemba who is popularly known as Aproko Doctor on microblogging app Twitter, has said that the male manhood stops growing at 21.   The physician, who is in a habit of giving medical tips, in a video made this statement to dissuade guys purchasing…

It has been revealed that the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic has killed 13.3 to 16.6 million people in 2020 and 2021.   This revelation was made by the WHO on Thursday. This is up to triple the number of deaths attributed directly to the disease, according to the Agence France Presse,…

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A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in the northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, the National Institute of Biomedical Research said on Saturday, four months after the end of the country’s last outbreak.   The case, a 31-year-old male, was detected in the city of Mbandaka, capital of Congo’s…

A new study has identified five types of bacteria that are linked to aggressive prostate cancer. Researchers said the bacteria is common in urine and tissue samples from men with the condition. According to the researchers, it is hoped that the findings could help pave the way for treatments that…

A 30-year-old serial sp*rm donor will soon have 55 children after travelling across the UK and Europe to help women get pregnant. Kyle Gordy from Los Angeles, is a father to 46 children and has nine more on the way. Kylie said of his tour to get women pregnant: “This is…

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says about 14.4 million Nigerians are facing a food crisis.   The agency said the figure consists of 385,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in 21 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). Jasper Mwesigwa, food security analyst, FAO, made this known on Friday in…

It is no longer news that Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is unarguably one of the deadliest ailments globally with millions of people dying prematurely of its complications every year. It is also said that between 8 and 10 percent of the adult population have some form of kidney damage. Kidneys…

Pharmaceutical giant Moderna has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kenya’s government for its first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa. In a statement on Monday, the company said its goal is to produce up to 500 million doses of vaccines a year for the continent – with a…

To celebrate 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD), Google is showing its support with a doodle of an animated slideshow that shows a glimpse into the everyday lives of women across different cultures. With the theme “BreakTheBias”, today’s IWD doodle was illustrated by Doodle Art Director, Thoka Maer and produced by…

According to a new study, people who have contacted COVID-19 no matter how mild may have accelerated aging of the brain and even increased chances of having dementia or Alzheimer’s.   The study, published Monday, March 7, in the journal Nature, is believed to be the largest of its kind…

One hundred people living with HIV/AIDS have been enrolled into the Anambra State Health Insurance scheme for a period of two years. The enrollment facilitated by the State Ministry of Health was financed by the United Nations Aids. Speaking during the event in Awka, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr.…

U.S. Biotech Company Moderna has continues to reap the rewards of its COVID-19 vaccine.   In the final quarter of 2021, the company had achieved net profits of $4.9 billion, it announced on Thursday. In the last fiscal year, Moderna made a surplus of $12.2 billion, although the high research…

The UK Health Secretary has announced that a fourth Covid vaccine will be rolled out in a few weeks.   Sajid Javid said the booster will be given this spring to over-75s and care home residents. The vaccine will also be given to immunosuppressed people, topping up the protection for…

The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, has tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace has said. The 95-year-old Queen is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor this week, the palace said, Sky News reports. Prince Charles tested positive for COVID for the second time…

Blessing Mary Ocheido, the mobility-challenged Nigerian pharmacist, has addressed sexually active women who abuse contraceptive pills because their partners say they don’t enjoy s*x with condoms.   According to her, any man who makes a woman pop contraceptive pills wants to kill them. “If you are a sexually active woman…

Dooyum Ianna, a teenager, is currently facing a health crisis that may eventually claim her life after being operated upon by a quack doctor in Benue State, according to a report by SaharaReporters.   The 18-year-old woman, who first had her menstruation at the age of 14, started experiencing abdominal pain…

A Nigerian medical doctor has opened up on why he abandoned the medical practice for tech. In tweets he shared, @Olawalesmd revealed that what he earned as a Medical Doctor in one year, was what he earned under a month as a Content Creator in the Tech space. He further…

The World Health Organization chief warned Tuesday that it is too early for countries to either declare victory over Covid-19 or give up attempts to halt transmission.   “It is premature for any country to either surrender or to declare victory,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters. “This virus…

No fewer than 100 workers in the employ of Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health, have been trained to attend to medical emergencies in all government medical facilities in the state. Speaking to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday, the state Commissioner of Health, Prof Augustine Umoh, said the training was…