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Put rubber footmats in their bathrooms. Even if the floor tiles are matte. I once read a comment here where a guy stated that his father died by slipp…

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One of the most popular GLP-1 drugs is Ozempic. Hailed as a "miracle drug" by high-profile celebrities, Ozempic, whose weight-loss effects have gone viral on social media, was originally prescribed to help combat type 2 diabetes. WHAT IS OZEMPIC? Ozempic, the trade name of semaglutide (made by Novo Nordisk), is an injectable once-weekly medication approved by the FDA to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar.

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‘It was donation, not harvesting’ — Medical expert defends Abuja doctors in kidney controversy. An Abuja-based kidney procedure involving several youn…

‘I'm too old to be pregnant’ — Granny breaks down in tears after discovering she is expecting a baby. (Source: Instablog9ja @instablog9ja, September 1…

Many women track their monthly periods, but surprisingly, a large number do not fully understand how their menstrual cycle works or when they are most…

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Many women track their monthly periods, but surprisingly, a large number do not fully understand how their menstrual cycle works or when they are most…

The Nigeria Police Force has paraded four suspects allegedly involved in an organ harvesting and human trafficking syndicate operating in Nasarawa Sta…

A 36-year-old Russian chess official, Sergei Indeikin, has died after falling critically ill following a work trip to Abuja, with his family and Russi…

I swear I can measure 7 cups of rice and finish it in just one day and I still can't add one pound of flesh. Someone who sees me will think I'm not ea…

Have you ever watched a mother settle down to feed her baby? Look closely, and you will notice something: it's not just feeding, it is a whole convers…

By Idowu Abdullahi (Punch). Citing the need to curb medical tourism, health sector stakeholders have called for a stronger healthcare ecosystem to sup…

Enugu Health Commissioner Clarifies Perceived Rise in Kidney, Cardiovascular Diseases... Warns Against Herbal Concoctions, Self-Medication, Other Risk…

FG, Amaechi Commend Njoku's Push for Stronger Investment in Women's Health (video: AbujaPress TV). The Federal Government and former Rivers State Gove…

Thick Skin Under Foot

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Good morning everyone, I trust you'all are keeping well. I feel something under my foot each time I am walking on a hard surface, especially when I am…

Governor Hope Uzodimma (@Hope_Uzodimma1, X): "Upon the successful completion of the first robotics-assisted surgery at the Robotics Center of the Imo…

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Sometimes you hear of people who slept and never woke up and today, I almost experienced the same thing and honestly, if I had not woken up the time I…

It usually happens because something cuts off blood + oxygen to the brain or heart, and it comes on really fast with little to no warning. MAJOR MEDIC…

DAWADAWA = THE HEALTHY SEASONING NIGERIANS ARE SLEEPING ON! Dawadawa / Iru / Locust bean is not just for soup—this thing is medicine! 10 POWERFUL BENE…

Friends of Bebe Jewelry are soliciting help to bring back her body to Nigeria; they reportedly need about ₦40 million. UPDATE: This Nigerian businessw…

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CREATES PARAMEDICS ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN CADRES, BOOSTING CAREER PROSPECTS FOR HEALTH WORKERS. There is good news for health sec…