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Things to know about Diphtheria

Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin. It can lead to difficulty breathin

Smartwatches can spot Parkinson’s 7 years before key symptoms appear — Study

A smartwatch could identify Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before key symptoms appear. People who are set to develop Parkinson’s disease are sl

‘Research key to tackling cancer in Nigeria’

Dr Usman Malami Aliyu is the Director General of the National institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT). Aliyu, who is also an associate pr

Stakeholders urge FG to prioritise universal health coverage, reforms

Stakeholders in the health sector have enjoined the federal government and other levels of governance to prioritise universal health coverage, and hea

Why women suffer from ectopic pregnancy

Simbiyat Ayokunle , 29,  began to feel abdominal pains and dizziness a short while after she got a positive pregnancy test result last year. Her husba