Health
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The ‘agbo’ trap: Herbal concoctions and silent liver scars
On July 28, Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark World Hepatitis Day 2026. This event highlighted a…
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The hidden salt crisis worsening hypertension in Nigeria
Although the body requires sodium to maintain fluid balance, support nerve function and regulate muscle activity, excessive intake has become…
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NAFDAC Intercepts Edible-Oil Tankers Carrying Diesel in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intercepted two tankers designated for transporting edible vegetable oil…
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Caring for Aging Brains: The Dementia Challenge
All in all, as many Nigerians begin to be aware of the dementia condition, Nigeria must transition from basic advocacy…
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NHIA Hits 22 Million Health Insurance Enrollees as Nigeria’s Universal Coverage Push Gains Ground
NHIA, Health Insurance, Kelechi Ohiri, Universal Health Coverage, Nigerian Healthcare, Health Sector Reform, NAIPE, Health Maintenance Organisations, SafeCare, Vulnerable Group…
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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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