More than a living syringe: Mosquito saliva alone triggers unexpected immune response
Mosquito is a common sleeping partner in Africa, bringing with it a higher risk of catching potentially serious diseases transmitted by their bite. Mosquitoes...
‘Artificial’ kidney that could mean thousands won’t need dialysis or a transplant
A coffee cup-sized implant that mimics the functions of the human kidney could be a life-saving option for patients with chronic kidney disease.
The implant...
Dirty naira notes can cause serious diseases — Expert
The President of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Dr. Francis Faduyile, has spoken of danger inherent in circulation of dirty naira saying it is...
Artificial eyelashes can cause ulcers, Doctor warns
A medical practitioner, Dr. Ayopo Adeyemi, has warned women against fixing artificial eyelashes claiming the beauty enhancement has dire consequences on users’ health.
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Man has ‘world’s worst’ super-gonorrhoea
A man in the UK has caught the world's "worst-ever" case of super-gonorrhoea.
He had a regular partner in the UK, but picked up the...
Ways Your Smartphone Can Wreck Your Health
Germs
Your cellphone probably goes with you everywhere. Ever check it while you were -- errr -- in the bathroom? And when’s the last time...
13 Sex drive killers
Stress
Some people do many things well when they're stressed. Feeling sexy usually isn't one of them. Stress at work, home, or in relationships can...
Pregnant women warned against baby skin bleaching pills
Women in Ghana have been warned against a growing trend for taking pills during pregnancy to lighten the skin of their unborn babies while...
Myth Busters: Does Cold Weather Make You Sick?
Is there a connection?
Does cold weather make you sick? For centuries, this myth has led grandmothers to insist that kids sit away from drafts,...
Tomato Health Benefits
What’s So Great About Them?
Tomatoes are loaded with a substance called lycopene. It gives them their bright red color and helps protect them from...
How Your Personality Can Affect Your Health
Extroverted
Researchers can’t explain why exactly, but people who socialize more often appear to have stronger immune systems. In one study, people who said they...
15 Reasons You Should Have Sex Now
It's Exercise
It’s not necessarily a full workout, but it can be as good for you as moderate exercise. It raises your heart rate about...
15 Healthy Ways to Use Lemons and Limes
Add a Dash of Flavor
Whether you squeeze the juice into water or onto a tasty fish dish, these tangy citrus treats provide you with...
Birth Control linked to Breast Cancer – Report
It has been said that birth control to prevent pregnancy, ease period cramps, or make endometriosis less painful are not without risk.
In fact according...
16 side effects of sitting too Much
Sitting too much has quite a number of side effects, a report has said.
The report reproduced below:
It Hurts Your Heart
Scientists first noticed something was...
Baldness, Early Gray Hair May Be Indicator of Heart Disease – Study
Baldness and premature graying have both been linked with a fivefold increase in heart disease in young men.
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Study warns autism risk is 50% higher for couples who conceive within two years...
A study has claimed that couples who rush to get pregnant within two years of giving birth are 50 percent more likely to have...
Luth staff to undergo mandatory psychiatric test
The management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of its workers.
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How Alcohol Affects Your Body
Straight to Your Head
Thirty seconds after your first sip, alcohol races into your brain. It slows down the chemicals and pathways that your brain...
How colour affects you
Our vibrant world is filled with colors, and they may affect you more than you realize.
They can change your mood and your behavior, maybe...