HEALTH CARE
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Only One in Four Men Had Optimal Semen Quality in a Major Study. Why Male Fertility Can No Longer Be Treated as a Women’s Burden
The “one in four” sperm-quality figure comes from a major Danish study, not a global diagnosis. But its larger message…
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Expert Warns Against Misuse of Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
Lenacapavir offers a powerful new option for HIV prevention through twice-yearly injections, but experts warn that it must be used…
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NIMR Warns of Rising Resistance to Third-Generation Antibiotics in Nigeria
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has expressed growing concern over high-level resistance to third-generation antibiotics, particularly cephalosporins
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21-Year Liquid-Only Diet: The Medical Mystery of Sammy Samaila
At 21, Sammy Samaila has never eaten solid food. Yet he attends lectures daily, studies Sociology at Gombe State University,…
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WHO Pushes Health Taxes to Curb Chronic Diseases, Save 50 Million Lives
Global health body urges nations to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by 50% by 2035 to fight…
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Urologist debunks breast cancer prevention myth
According to the American Cancer Society and other health organisations, breast cancer risk involves complex factors including genetics, hormones, lifestyle…
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We’ve destroyed fake drugs worth ₦100trn – NAFDAC DG
“It is disheartening that banned drugs with harmful effects, including unapproved medicines like tramadol and psychoactive substances, are still in…
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NAFDAC intensifies efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria
“NAFDAC is also monitoring the importation and use of human and veterinary antibiotics to ensure compliance with national regulations,”
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NAFDAC evacuates 140 tonnes of expired, unregistered drugs in Aba warehouse
“this activity is a drive toward the achievement of Wholesale Control Centres (CWCs), as NAFDAC is now on ML3 or…
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Wrong diagnosis may be caused by human errors, expired reagents – Experts
“Sometimes doctors insist that you do a test in a preferred lab because from experience bad results emanate from a…
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