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One Out Of Seven Nigerians Suffering From Kidney Failure — Nephrologist Raises Alarm
The former President of the Nigerian Association of Nephrologists, Dr. Ebun Ladipo Bamgboye, has raised an alarm that one out…
Remind me again, how does cannabis affect the brain?
Heavy cannabis use is consistently associated with poorer attention and memory, and increased rates of metal health problems. Pe3k/F/Shutterstock Murat…
Just in case you missed it, here’s why radiation is a health hazard
Hand held radiation monitors don’t detect inhaled plutonium particles which can lodge in the lung and cause long term damage.…
Revealed: adult leukaemia can be caused by gene implicated in breast cancer and obesity
AML under the microscope. Medtech THAI STUDIO LAB 249 Samantha Le Sommer, University of Aberdeen When people think of leukaemia,…
Kenyan study shines new light on chronic myeloid leukaemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia develops silently often with no symptoms, particularly in the early stages. shutterstock Nicholas A. Abinya, University of…
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Brain Drain: Nigeria heading for catastrophic human resources crises -NMA
The association also expressed great worry over various attacks and kidnapping of health workers from their workplaces. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)…
Nigerian doctors seek legislation to address organ trafficking
The briefing was organised to address the allegation of illegal kidney trade involving Alliance Hospital, an Abuja-based medical facility. The…
Having More Than 30 Minutes Of Erection Is Harmful - Nigerian University Professor Warns Men
Professor Ademola Popoola, from the Department of Surgery at the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has warned that sustaining an erection…
Alpha, beta, theta: what are brain states and brain waves? And can we control them?
Shutterstock Susan Hillier, University of South Australia There’s no shortage of apps and technology that claim to shift the brain…
Student mental health problems “alarming”
Some students surveyed were experiencing “emotional and physical disturbances” that were “causing them to wash their hands repeatedly". Photo:…
