Geneva – The WHO has advised all male survivors of Ebola to be tested three months after the onset of symptoms and then monthly until they know they have no risk of passing on the virus through their semen. Bruce Aylward, Head of the WHO’s Ebola Response, said on Thursday in Geneva that isolated flare-ups […]
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New Male Pregnancy Test Can Inform Men If Woman They Slept With Is Pregnant
A new test by the makers of the First Response pregnancy test, which promises women that they can find out “6 days sooner” than other leading pregnancy tests, has just launched their new product line, the Male-Response Pregnancy Test, which can actually tell a man if the woman he slept with has gotten pregnant. “Our […]
Researchers say there is a link between smoking and schizophrenia
There could be a link between smoking and schizophrenia, this is according to a research team from King's College London. According to the team, smokers are more likely to develop the disorder and at a younger age. Published in the Lancet Psychiatry, their analysis of 61 separate studies suggest nicotine in cigarette smoke may be […]
Cancer: Scientists growing mini breasts to study disease
At the Helmholtz Center in Munich, Germany scientists are now growing three dimensional “mini breasts” derived from individual human epithelial cells. They have been able to study what kind of tissues are most welcoming for the spread of cancer and are using collagen gels that provide the foundation within which the cells can divide and […]
NIGERIA: Doctor worried about high rate TB infections
The Edo Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy Control Officer, Dr. Osagie Igbinigie has expressed concern about the high rate of tuberculosis infections in the state. He expressed the concern in an interview with NAN on Sunday, May 24, in Benin. He said that there are many cases of the infection in the state and noted that […]
In Lagos: ‘Hypertension is a silent killer’ – experts call for fight against illness
The Managing Director, Neimeth International Pharmaceutical Plc, Emmanuel Ekunno, has said that available screening records indicate that one out of three adults in Nigeria suffer from hypertension. Ekunno said this in Lagos on Wednesday, May 20, at the inauguration of the National Secretariat of Cardiovascular Support Club (CSC). The CSC is a club of individuals […]
In Lagos: Thousands receive free medical care in Lekki
No fewer than 15,595 residents in Lekki Local Development Area of Lagos and its environs have benefited from free health screening organised by the State Government. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, said this while reviewing report of the five-day medical expedition on Wednesday, May 20 in Lagos. The health mission, which took […]
Palm of hands can reveal if a person will suffer from stroke – Study says
A study has revealed that the chances of having a heart attack, stroke or dying young may be hidden in the palm of the hand. According to a trial conducted on nearly 140,000 people in 14 countries, published in the Lancet, it was suggested that grip strength is better than blood pressure at predicting risk. […]
‘Strange disease not contagious, tests show ethanol poisoning’ – Health Comm.
The strange disease, which broke out in Ode-Irele, Ondo State last week and caused panic, is not contagious, the state health commissioner assures. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Dayo Adeyanju, made this assurance on Sunday, April 19, at a news conference in Akure. He said post-mortem carried out on the victims and […]
First set of all-girl quintuplets since 1969 born in Texas
The first set of female quintuplets in the world was born in Houston, Texas on April 8, but got global attention about two days ago when CNN and other mainstream media platforms put the family on the spotlight. Danielle Busby delivered all five girls at the Woman's Hospital of Texas via C-section at 28 weeks […]