Health

Health

High soda intake may boost diabetes risk, even without obesity

 Whether you are slim or obese, if you drink lots of sugary soda or other sweetened drinks you are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a new

Dog meat trade thrives despite Ebola tragedy

In various restaurants and stalls in Federal Capital Territory and environs where dog meat is sold, many are aware of the resurgence of Ebola virus di

World Hepatitis Day: Getting Nigerians to protect themselves

Protecting yourself from hepatitis infection • Hepatitis B virus is 50 – 100 times more infectious than HIV • 20 million Nigerians are

Pharmacists council seals off 123 drugstores in Osun

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed off no fewer than 123 drugstores in various parts of Osun State for engaging in illegal sale of me

Reduction of maternal, child deaths our priority – NHIS boss

Dr Femi Akingbade is the acting executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). In this interview, he speaks on the improvements m