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Health

Gunmen attack surgeon in Abuja, steal car, files

Five gunmen held Dr Kawu Ahidjo at gun point for nearly two hours on Tuesday, four days after he petitioned the Department of State Security (DSS) abo

Paediatricians blame armed conflict for rise in child trauma

The Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) says armed conflicts around the country and growing urbanization are fuelling increase in tr

Pesticide exposure tied to diabetes risk

Exposure to pesticides may increase your risk of diabetes, a new analysis suggests. After reviewing 21 previous studies, researchers found exposure to

Why the arctic’s big mosquito problem is getting a lot worse

When the wind drops and the endless summer sun bakes the ponds that dot the frozen tundra, some of the Arctic’s most ferocious predators emerge

Sugary drinks often part of overall poor diet

People who drink a lot of sugar-sweetened drinks tend to have a poor diet overall, which could play a role in their risk for type 2 diabetes, scientis