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‘6,186 children born with cleft in Nigeria yearly’

Smile Train, a nonprofit organisation has revealed that over 6,000 babies are born with cleft annually in Nigeria. Nkeiruka Obi, Programme Director, W

Could pills prevent COVID-19?

One of the owners of the Los Angeles Lakers is developing an oral coronavirus vaccine that would ease the process of giving shots by ditching the inje

Merck Foundation grants 1100 doctors scholarships in 42 countries

Merck Foundation, in collaboration with 19 African First Ladies, has granted scholarships for over 1100 doctors from Nigeria and 41 other countries fo

Childhood diet, exercise creates healthier adults

Exercise and a healthy diet in childhood lead to adults with bigger brains and lower levels of anxiety, a new study had found. The research by the Uni

NAFDAC warns against using chemicals to enhance food, drinks

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has warned Nigerians against adding chemicals and additives to food and drinks to enhanc