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PNEUMONIA
HEALTH & PREVENTION You can beat pneumonia Sandra Otobo, Public Health, Nigeria 09 March 2018 Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid. It can be a serious and life-threatening disease. It is caused by...
The Lack Of Fruits And Vegetables Are Partly To Blame For Global Heart Disease Burden
DIET & NUTRITION The Lack Of Fruits And Vegetables Are Partly To Blame For Global Heart Disease Burden American Heart News Association, EPI/Lifestyle 2017 News Stories 16 February 2018 Millions of years of life lost to early deaths and disability from heart...
Heart-Damaging Effects Of Sitting Too Much Could Be Reversed
Getting inactive middle-aged women and men to stick to an aerobic workout may reduce or reverse their risk of heart failure, a new study shows. Sedentary people — such as those who spend hours sitting while working or lying on the couch while watching TV —...
The DASH Diet for a Nigerian Audience
The DASH diet is more than the average weight loss diet or regimen. It is a healthy lifestyle that is designed to improve your health, fight high blood pressure , lower cholesterol levels, and slow the progression of kidney disease and diabetes....
Short message from Dr. Folasade Alli on antibiotics self-medication
Why should I care about antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing health issues. It can lead to higher medical costs as antibiotic resistant bacteria are often more difficult to kill. Sometimes, these infections lead to prolonged...
High Blood Pressure Redefined for the First Time in 14 Years
The new guidelines for high blood pressure was recently published by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). According to the first comprehensive new high blood pressure guidelines in 14 years, high blood pressure should be...
Monkeypox: Everything You Need To Know
Monkeypox History The disease was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name ‘monkeypox.’ The first human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970...
Alcohol and Cholesterol
How Alcohol Affects Cholesterol According to the market research group, Global Data, Nigeria is the world’s leading alcohol drinking country in Africa. Among the disadvantages of excess alcohol consumption, there is unsurprisingly a negative impact on...
How Can I Live a Healthier, Longer Life Despite Heart Disease?
Perhaps you have a heart disease, perhaps you don’t, perhaps a close relative or a friend does – don’t panic. Anyone can live a healthier, longer life despite heart disease. How? Don’t worry, I’ll get there. Before I do, it is important to note that, unfortunately,...