Health
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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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Lagos Warns Against ‘Ata Esha’ as Consumer Safety Concerns Grow Over Spoilt Tomatoes
Lagos state’s alert places food safety, market ethics and household health at the centre of a familiar consumer dilemma: cheaper…
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WHO Sounds Alarm as Nicotine Pouches Spread Rapidly Among Young People
The World Health Organisation says nicotine pouches are spreading quickly across global markets, with young people increasingly exposed to products…
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America’s Cannabis Reset: Why Washington’s Policy Shift Matters to a $47bn Industry — and What It Means for the Rest of the World
The U.S. has eased restrictions on certain marijuana products and accelerated broader reclassification, marking a major shift for a fast-growing…
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Social Media Linked to Declining Happiness Among Young People, 2026 World Happiness Report Finds
Why Social Media Is Making a Connected Generation Feel More Alone. Digital experience quality may now be a critical determinant…
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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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NAFDAC Recalls Critical Anaesthetic Injections Mivacron, Nimbex Over Safety Risks
Nigeria’s drug safety regulator has moved swiftly to protect patients and clinicians, announcing the recall of two widely used anaesthetic…
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Energy Drinks and the Silent Cardiac Risk Facing Nigeria’s Youth
Nigeria’s growing appetite for energy drinks—especially among young people—has triggered renewed warnings from cardiovascular experts, who say the stimulant-laden beverages…
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Labour Disputes: The missing link in Nigeria’s 2025 health reforms
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria’s health sector in 2025 recorded notable progress in infrastructure, emergency care, insurance expansion, and service utilisation,…
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