In a continued effort to strengthen public safety and curb criminal activities in Delta State, the state’s Police Command has apprehended a 40-year-old man and […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
UK experts urge patients to take genetic cancer test to reduce future risk
Health experts in the United Kingdom (UK) are urging cancer patients and their families to undergo genetic testing following a new study that highlights serious […]
Researchers discover how bowel cancer can be tackled among youth
Scotland researchers have made a major breakthrough in the fight against bowel cancer, especially in young people. A new study has found that bowel cancer […]
Oxford scientists fast-track Nipah virus vaccine with EMA backing
Nipah virus vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Oxford has received a major boost with the backing of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) under its PRIME scheme
Plateau agency sets up drug centre to track adverse reactions
The Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA) has established a Drug Information Centre (DIC) to monitor adverse drug reactions reported by hospitals […]
Cardiologist reveals 10 daily habits for healthy heart
A leading cardiologist with more than 20 years of medical experience has outlined ten simple daily habits that could help protect your heart, and none […]
NDLEA seizes cannabis hidden as tea, arrests suspects nationwide
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a shipment containing 66 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, at the […]
Signs you should know when your body needs water
Water is a transparent, tasteless, and odourless substance that forms the Earth’s hydrosphere, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and rain. Water is also a major constituent of living organisms.
Rising IBD cases tied to urban life, diet, common medications – Experts
Cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are on the rise, and doctors say it’s more than just a matter of lifestyle choices like alcohol use. […]
NAFDAC alerts public as EU bans Dove soap, deodorant over toxic chemical
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning following a recent ban by the European Union (EU) […]