Heart disease can be prevented if you eat the right food in the right way. The superfoods you will find on this list will help boost the health of your cardiovascular system among many other benefits! They can be sourced in a natural way as well. Studies say that you can prevent issues like obesity, […]
Eating them regularly is thought to reduce your risk of health problems like cancer, heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Almonds are an excellent food to eat every day because they are full of protein, vitamins, and fiber. And though they also have a fair amount of fat, it is mostly the healthy monounsaturated […]
Do you know how to care for them while still protecting yourself? If someone in your household is diagnosed with the novel coronavirus? In mild cases, it’s possible that your family member may have few or no symptoms — but that doesn’t mean they’re not contagious. That’s why, according to infectious disease expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch, it’s critical that […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, has assured that Nigerian health sector would not remain the same post COVID-19 as all measures would be taken to improve the sector. Mustapha, who is also the Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, gave the assurance while answering questions from journalists […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given “the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and leadership of the National Assembly 14 days to reverse the proposed illegal cut of N26.51 billion in basic healthcare budget and to cut the National Assembly and Presidency budgets instead, or face legal action.” SERAP is also calling on them to […]
Cherries are one of the most beloved fruits, and for good reason. The fruit of the sweet cherry is used as food and medicine. Sweet cherry is used to prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It is also used to treat osteoarthritis, diabetes, high cholesterol, and gout. In foods, sweet cherry is eaten as a food or used as flavoring. They’re not only delicious but […]
Clove oil is an essential oil that’s derived from clove trees. The clove tree, known as Syzygium aromaticum, is native to Southeast Asia, although today you may find it growing in other locations, too. Clove oil is produced by distilling the dried flower buds that are collected from the clove tree. Other parts of the tree, […]
Ginger is a versatile super food hosts a bevy of health benefits, from treating nausea to reducing muscle pain. But what makes it really super? It’s easier to rely on than any other super food and can be easily added to any meal of the day in the home. Here are ways to reap the health benefits of […]
Banaba is a medium-sized tree. Its leaves have been used to treat diabetes in folk medicine for centuries. In addition to their anti-diabetic properties, banaba leaves offer health benefits, such as antioxidant, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-obesity effects. Banaba, or Lagerstroemia speciosa, is a tree native to tropical Southeast Asia. It belongs to the genus Lagerstroemia, also known as […]
Soursop, also known as graviola, is the fruit of Annona muricata, a type of tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. Soursop is a fruit that’s popular for its delicious flavor and impressive health benefits. It’s also very nutrient-dense and provides a good amount of fiber and vitamin C for very few calories. This prickly […]
Ivermectin is a prescription drug, its either in oral form, tropical cream and topical lotion. Ivermectin oral tablet is available as the brand-named drug Stromectol.it’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs ussually cost less than the brand-name version,in some cases they may not be available in every strenght or form as the brand […]
Black seed oil has three potent phytochemicals: thymoquinone (TQ), thymohydroquinone (THQ) and thymol. It’s also rich in beta sitosterol, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid (fatty acids), proteins, vitamins B1, B2 and B3, calcium, folic acid, iron, copper, zinc and phosphorous. The three phytochemicals and active ingredients carry the […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has paid tribute to all healthcare workers battling the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world. The UN’s health agency paid the tribute on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO to commemorate the World Health Day. The World Health Day is a global health awareness […]
Millions of Americans without health insurance should not have to pay for any Covid-19 treatment, the White House said on Friday in Washington. “We don’t want any American to have to worry about getting a test or treatment,’’ U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday at the White House. President Donald Trump had instructed […]
The Deputy Governor of Benue, Benson Abounu, has said that no amount of intimidation would deter the State Government from observing all the protocol concerning COVID-19. Abounu, also the Chairman, State Action Committee on COVID-19 disclosed this on Monday while the deputy governor said that they had followed all the laid down protocol regarding the […]
The outbreak of COVID-19 will serve as a wake-up call for all to support the ‘Big War Against Cancer’ as cancer patients are the worse hit by the virus. Dr Abia Nzelu, the Executive Secretary, Mass Medical Mission (MMM), made the assertion on Saturday in Lagos. Nzelu said: “If cancer patients in the developed countries have double […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday received briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on the latest developments over the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister, who was at the official residence of the president, updated him on the pandemic and other health issues […]
Healthy is said is wealth, any man with good health has little or nothing to worry about. African Garcinia kola,popularly known as the bitter kola is the best. Medicines that come with a bitter taste: Undeniably, bitter kola is one of them. As an adage says the sound of the bitter kola doesn’t determine its […]
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in line with the directive from the Federal Ministry of Health has mandated airlines operating international and regional flights to commence the implementation of the use of the yellow card as a requirement for travel. In a letter to the affected airlines signed by the General Manager, Aeromedical Standards, […]
The Kwara Government has pledged to shield the health sector from politics in the fight against polio. The Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, made the pledge while receiving the team of African Regional Certification Commission led by Dr Edward Naddumba in Ilorin on Saturday. Alabi restated the government’s commitment to a functional primary health system […]