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People with asthma at higher risk of becoming obese – Study

Obesity is known to be a risk factor for developing asthma but a new study shows that the reverse is also true: people with asthma are more likely to

‘Link between what we see and how we remember ‘breaks’ as we get older’

Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint for many older adults, but what is still not understood is what causes these change

Maternal mortality: Health Minister advocates accelerated girl-child education

The minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, yesterday called for accelerated girl-child education in order to reduce maternal mortality rate in the c

Too much screen time for children linked to anxiety, depression

With television for a nanny, a mobile phone for prattling, and a tablet for gaming, children these days are surrounded by screens. It turns out too mu

PROBLEM: Gastritis? Try: garlic extract

Gastritis is a condition that affects a person’s stomach lining, causing it to become inflamed. Some cases of gastritis can be treated at home with si