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Important Facts About Lung Cancer

According to the World Cancer Research Fund (and many other reputable sources), lung cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, contributing 13% of the total number of cancer cases in 2012. Lung cancer is a difficult and problematic

The 10 Most Nutrient-Dense Foods on the Planet Part 2

You can read the first part of this article here. Below are the 5 other foods that carry the greatest amount and variety of nutrients:   6. EGG YOLKS Egg yolks have been unfairly demonized because of their cholesterol content,

The 10 Most Nutrient-Dense Foods on the Planet Part 1

There is only a limited amount of food you can eat in a day. In order to maximize the amount of nutrient you can take in, it makes sense to spend your calorie budget wisely. The best way to do

Key Facts About Hepatitis B

It has been dubbed the silent epidemic by medical professionals because of its ability to slowly kill individuals for up to 20 years without any symptoms. In 2014, it reportedly claimed the lives of 23 million people in Nigeria. Yes,

Sore Throat Remedies: 10 Natural Gargles

Gargling is a simple and remarkably effective way of killing germs and soothing sore throat. Try one of these homemade gargles next time you’re looking to relieve throat pain:   1. Salt and Water Try grandma’s sore throat remedy by

Danny Glover to Star in Movie About People Who Stopped Ebola From Spreading in Nigeria

U.S. actor, Danny Glover is in Nigeria to star in a movie about the people who risked and sacrificed their lives to stop the spread of Ebola in Nigeria. The movie is titled “93 Days”. Nigerian actress, Bimbo Akintola will

4 Effective Ways to Reduce Work Stress

It’s natural to experience moments of stress with high workloads and impossible colleagues or bosses. While storming out of the office in response may not be the wisest thing to do, you can instead implement responsive measures to help you

WHO Calls for Regulation of Traditional Medicine in Africa

World Health Organization officials have called for strict regulatory measures for traditional medicine in Africa in order to protect the public against potentially harmful practices. The announcement, which coincided with the commemoration of African Traditional Medicine Day, could have broad

Nigeria’s First IVF Baby to Study Medicine in a Hungarian University

Nigeria’s first “test tube baby,” Miss Hannatu Kupchi, has secured admission into a Hungarian University to study medicine, Vanguard Newspaper reports. The medical doctor that supervised the first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) experiment in Nigeria, Dr. Ibrahim Wada, said Hannatu’s

Apps We Like: OmoMi

When a mother hires a good nanny who is dedicated to the wellbeing of her child, she is extremely happy. When some genius wakes up one morning and decides to create an app that keeps your child’s health needs in

What You Should Know About Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which consists of restrictions in social interaction and verbal communication. Repetitive and self-injurious behaviour can also be present. With great understanding and knowledge, caretakers, friends and colleagues can help a patient live

7 Garlic Home Remedies You Must Know

We often shy away from eating or using garlic because of its funny taste plus its lingering smell which can stay on a person for hours. But the health benefits of garlic as a herb and a natural health remedy

App Review: MedicPurse

Have you heard about the MedicPurse? The MedicPurse app allows you to carry around with you your medical records with ease and allows you to analyse your medical results, giving you access to the best health service anytime, any day

Benefits of Regular Detoxification

The first time I heard the word detoxification, I thought it was some scientific method, e.g. distillation. When I eventually had an idea of what it meant, I then thought it was for only people with certain medical conditions and

5 Reasons You Should Have a Hobby

A hobby is any activity you indulge in during your spare time. Hobbies are a great way to spend free time, especially when it is pleasing and satisfying and you almost won’t realise how much time you have spent on

10 Awesome Benefits of Lemon

I cannot count how many times I have woken up in the morning and thanked God for giving us lemon and opening our eyes to its uses and benefits. You may find my thanksgiving absurd, but believe me after trying

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