A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection.
The trial tested whether the six-month injection of lenacapavir would provide better protection against HIV infection than two other drugs, both daily pills. All three medications are pre-exposure prophylaxis (or...
According to the World Health Organization, health authorities in Nigeria declared a cholera outbreak in Lagos on June 15, 2024, with 436 suspected cases reported. Within six days, the number of suspected cases exceeded 500, including 43 confirmed cases, with a 5.4% case fatality rate among suspected cases.
Recent reports indicate the outbreak's spread, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Contr...
Moji Adeyeye, Director General of the National Agency for Food and Administration and Control, has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days.
Adeyeye warned that cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death.
She made t...
A medical doctor, identified simply as Wales, has warned Nigerians to stay away from rotten tomatoes and pepper, known as ‘eesa’ or ‘baaje’ tomatoes.
In a clip that went viral on social media, Wales stated that the continuous consumption of rotten tomatoes and/or pepper posed several health risks, and could lead to cancers, due to the presence of harmful microorganisms such as fungi, known to p...
Pneumonia is a severe respiratory infection that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. This blog post explores the causes, impact, and prevention of pneumonia, highlighting why it remains a critical public health concern and what can be done to mitigate its effects.
What is Pne...
Malaria remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This mosquito-borne disease, caused by Plasmodium parasites, leads to significant morbidity and mortality, especially among children under five and pregnant women. Despite substantial efforts to combat malaria, its impact continues to be profound. This blog post delves...
Castor oil can work like a stimulant laxative to relieve constipation. However, some people, such as those taking certain medications or who have specific health conditions, may need to avoid it.
When you’re constipated, you don’t have bowel movements as often as you should, or your stool is hard to pass.
It is important to keep in mind that everyone goes to the bathroom on a different sched...
Celery juice contains multiple nutrients that provide health benefits, including antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Celery juice is rich in nutrients and drinking it may come with many health benefits.
Some people think that it can cure conditions like cancer, obesity, thyroid issues, and acne, although research is scarce.
As such, you may wonder which claims are dubious and wh...
Erosive osteoarthritis is a type of osteoarthritis that primarily affects the fingers. Symptoms include pain, swelling, warmth, and redness. Women around age 50 are most at risk, possibly due to loss of estrogen.
Erosive osteoarthritis is a type of inflammatory osteoarthritis. It can develop in the hinge joints of the fingers and less frequently in the toes. Clinically, these joints are known a...
The rising price of malaria, antibiotics, anti-diabetes, hypertension drugs and other pharmaceutical products have heightened the fears of increased mortality and reduced life expectancy among Nigerians.
The danger becomes more ferocious as retail prices for commonly used drugs in Nigeria have risen by at least 300 per cent daily untamed.
Apart from food inflation, which stood at 40.01 per c...
lived with a gastric ulcer for two to three years without finding a complete treatment. My family doctor became exhausted with my repeated attacks and consultation, and I myself lost hope of getting treatment, so I was bracing up to live with it, but I was saved because of a family friend's advice.
I encourage you to always share your problems with others. I say this because I got my cure throu...
The famous cardiologist, Milo Mwangi, retired at the age of 70 although his body and heart were still very young and healthy. He has now retired 29 years and probably must have hated him by Social Insurance! Now he is 109 years old and still feels as if he's just 60.
Doctor Mwangi said His secret to longevity lies in blood vessels. If they are clean and healthy, you can live to be 120 years old,...
Lassa fever kills 150 in Nigeria — NCDC
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), 150 people died from Lassa virus in 125 local government areas throughout 27 states in the federation between January and March 2024.
The NCDC reported that the deaths were recorded with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 18.6% overall from week one to week thirteen, 2024. This is hi...
The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) released on Tuesday.
The disease is the second leading infectious cause of death globally, with 1.3 million deaths per year, the same as tuberculosis, another top infectious killer, according to the World Health Organi...