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Health

Repeat election to end FCT doctors in-fighting ushers same exco

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has sworn in officials elected for a second time for its chapter in the Federal Capital Territory, ending month

PROBLEM: Ulcer pain? Try honey

Honey is far from simply sweet. Depending on the plant it’s derived from, honey can contain up to 200 elements, including polyphenols and other antiox

Anti-fat brigade comes to ban trans-fat in your diet

If you are having trouble dealing with the trans fats, don’t worry—your doctor might be just ready to do it for you. Doctors in Nigeria have begun a p

Tuberculosis war chest gets one more weapon

The arsenal for treating childhood tuberculosis is set to get broader with the possible introduction of yet another anti-TB medication. Isoniazid, mad

Foundation trains 80,000 schoolgirls to prevent teenage pregnancies

The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) said it has trained 80,000 schoolgirls on the dangers of teenage pregnancies and how to avoid it. The programme