cancer

February 7, 2013

Saidat Akanbi: Nigeria’s health sector and the menace of cancer (Y! Policy Hub)

by Saidat Akanbi For those that present at the general hospitals, the diagnosis of cancer may be missed, as many of these secondary health centres remain ill-equipped in terms of both infrastructure and manpower. February 4 marked the world cancer day, a day set aside for uniting in the fight against the global cancer epidemic... Read More

cancer, Ibadan, National Health Insurance Scheme, nhis, Saidat Akanbi, UCH, Y! Policy Hub

February 6, 2013

#HealthWatch: Automated breast-density test identifies women at high cancer risk

NOW women can readily know if they are at risk of breast cancer , thanks to researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, who have developed a novel computer algorithm to easily quantify a major risk factor for breast cancer based on analysis of a screening mammogram. A... Read More

breast, cancer, density, risk, women

January 31, 2013

Opinion: A life and death choice millions make daily

by @MHealthsolution Most smokers take up the habit in their mid-teens, and it is seen as a rite of passage towards adulthood. Some funny youngsters believe smoking is a sign of maturity and makes you one ‘hell of a man’. Yes! It is a life or death decision; I do not mean to scare anyone... Read More

aging, cancer, cigarette, heart attack, smoking

January 12, 2013

Japanese scientists find a cure for cancer?

In a promising start to a brand new year, researchers at the University of Tokyo and theRiken Research Centre for Allergy and Immunology may have found a possible cure for some of the worst diseases plaguing mankind, including HIV and cancer. Working as a team, researchers from both institutions were able to extract live T-cells, the... Read More

cancer, cells, Japanese, scientist, University

January 2, 2013

Hugo Chavez in coma and kept alive on life support after cancer surgery

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is in an induced coma being kept alive by life support following complications during cancer surgery, it was claimed today. Sources at the hospital in Cuba where he is being treated told a Spanish newspaper he was showing ‘very weak’ vital signs, adding that doctors could decide to switch off the... Read More

cancer, Hugo Chavez, Venezuelan president

December 9, 2012

Sad: Meet the cancer patient who has to sleep on her knees (and see how you can help)

You will quiver seeing 63-year-old widow, Mrs. Janet Ogbonna, an indigene of Imo State, who is suffering from malignant cancer of the anus. Sunday Vanguard reported the plight of the woman, some months ago, but the situation has got quite dicey for her and her family, particularly her son, Uchechukwu, who had practically abandoned his... Read More

cancer, delta state, Imo, Janet Ogbonna, Rochas Okorocha, Uchechukwu Ogbonna

December 3, 2012

Fashioned against cancer: Designers rally for Fashion Fantasia! (MORE PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu What: Fashion Fantasia a benefit fashion show and fundraiser for breast and cervical cancer. When: Sunday November 25, 2012. Where: The Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

cancer, charity, Fashion Fantasia!, fashion show, Nigerian women

December 1, 2012

Have researchers found the cure for cancer?

New research shows that we might be closer to discovering a cure for cancer. It turns out that the protocol might have been under our noses for a while now. Researchers are now looking into whether or not it is possible to use a commonly used diabetes medication in the battle against cancer. The drug... Read More

cancer, Fortamet, Glucophage, Glumetza, Jose Baselga, Metformin, Riomet

November 29, 2012

Nollywood actress goes bald for cancer – See Photo

by Akan Ido Delectable actress, Halima Abubakar, was recently seen spotting a low hair cut with friends and fans buzzing about what the problem might be – is it for a movie role? Is there a particular reason for this? Well, read below to know her reason for spotting the equally stunning new look: “I... Read More

actress, cancer, Halima Abubakar, shaved hair

November 24, 2012

10 essential foods for male health

from Real Buzz While there are some foods we should all be eating more of, men and women also have their own set of dietary requirements as well as their own unique health concerns. Here are 10 foods all men should eat. A varied, balanced diet is the cornerstone of healthy living for everyone, yet... Read More

cancer, eggs, foods for men, garlic, healthy living, salmon

November 16, 2012

TICKER: Man injects penis with olive oil for enlargement… it goes horribly wrong

His “coconut sized” genitalia was just the beginning. A man was admitted to a Bangkok hospital after an unlicensed olive oil injection meant to enlarge his penis caused an infection so horrible his testicles swelled to the size of the medium size fruit, the Bangkok Post reports. Six months ago, the 50 -year-old man, who... Read More

cancer, Health, olive oil, private part

November 15, 2012

A ‘five-year’ battle: How Sen. Olusola Saraki died of cancer

by Isi Esene More details have emerged on how the godfather of Kwara politics, Senator Olusola Saraki died early Wednesday morning. Saraki was reportedly hale and hearty this morning and even said his prayers before finally succumbing to cancer. One of the children of the Second Republic senator, Olaolu, spoke about the circumstances leading to... Read More

bola tinubu, Bukola Saraki, cancer, kwara, lagos, Olaolu Saraki, Senator Olusola Saraki

November 4, 2012

Tribute: “I will not forget your words to me…” – Designer, Adebayo Jones on the amazing Remi Lagos

by Isi Esene Tributes have continued to pour in from friends and associates who have had the opportunity of encountering Remi ‘Lagos’ Osholake, who died from Cancer yesterday in a United Kingdom hospital. The latest tribute is from international fashion designer, Adebayo Jones, who summed up his Remikable experience thus: Sadly my dear friend who... Read More

Adebayo Jones, cancer, fashion designer, remi lagos

November 4, 2012

Funmi Iyanda pays tribute to her friend, Remi Lagos: “At the end of the day Remi liked to go home alone. Always” (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene As the style industry mourns the loss of the iconic Remi Osholake (Remi Lagos), TV host and writer, Funmi Iyanda this morning captured her dear friend’s loss in a way only she can. You get a powerful sense of the woman that Iyanda fondly refers to as just ‘Remikable’. –... Read More

cancer, chemotherapy, death, Funmi Iyanda, life, Remi 'Lagos' Osholake

November 3, 2012

Terrible news: Ace designer, Remi Lagos dies from cancer

by Hauwa Gambo YNaija has just confirmed that the designer and entrepreneur known as Remi Lagos has died today in a United Kingdom hospital. Real name Remi Osholake, her eponymous brand Remi Lagos – headquartered in Bode Thomas, Lagos – was in the forefront of the post-90s fashion revolution in Nigeria. Her collection won her applause... Read More

cancer, osholake, remi lagos

October 29, 2012

Opinion: How I overcame adversity and how you can too

by Atiya You’ve got to swallow your pride and do what’s necessary to set things right. Sometimes even the most intelligent of us don’t always make the smartest choices. Sometimes we think when we see others; they don’t have a care in the world. However, everyone has experienced adversity. During that time, we can choose... Read More

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October 3, 2012

Another one: Patience Jonathan “has uterine cancer” – PM News “authoritatively confirms”

by Hauwa Gambo Apparently, if the Presidency thought silence would make this story go away, it miscalculated by miles. We’ve heard exhaustion, Parkinson’s Disease, food poisoning, ruptured apendicitis, uterine fibroid – and everything eles in between. Now, our friends at PM News say they have a scoop – and Dame Patience Jonathan actually has uterine... Read More

cancer, Germany, parkinson's, Patience Jonathan, sick

September 12, 2012

Is she going too far? “Like cancer” – Kim Kardashian speaks (yet again) on her marriage to Kris Humphries

by Reuben Daba Really, it’s hard to understand Kim Kardashian. I mean, who compares her former relationship with cancer? That’s exactly what Kim K did in an interview with the UK Guardian last weekend. She was the cover star for the weekend edition of the Guardian and in the corresponding article titled, “Kim Kardashian: my life as a... Read More

cancer, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Kris humphries, Marriage

August 15, 2012

Be inspired: How 12-year-old Talia Castellano fights cancer with her YouTube videos

by Doyin Jaiyesimi With bright eyes, lashes primed to perfection and face glowing with radiant hues…the only indication that Talia Castellano may be suffering from cancer is her lack of hair. Currently battling two forms of cancer at once, Talia has chosen to use makeup to brighten her world. She posts videos her Youtube age,... Read More

cancer, make up, Talia Castellano, youtube

Late Ghanaian president was my godson, T.B Joshua declares

Isi Esene Prophet T.B Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has expresses shock over the death of the Ghanaian president, Prof. John Atta Mills, whom he referred to as his spiritual godson. Mills died on Monday after a protracted battle with throat cancer. He has since been succeeded by former... Read More

cancer, Ghana, John Atta Mills, John Dramani Mahama, prophet t b joshua, SCOAN, synagogue church of all nations

Cut, cut: Uncircumcised babies are prone to infections

by Isi Esene Does your baby have UTI? Ok, I knew you’d ask what UTI is. It’s Urinary Tract Infection, a disease tough to recognise in babies because they typically cause only vague symptoms, like a low fever. Baby boys who are uncircumcised have an increased risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) – whether their... Read More

cancer, circumcision, Urinary Tract Infection, uti

“Desperate Housewives” star Kathyrn Joosten dies

by Stanley Azuakola Actress Kathryn Joosten died on Friday June 1st after a long battle with cancer. She was 72. Kathyrn Joosten was best known for her role in the award-winning TV drama comedy series Desperate Housewives, in which she starred as the meddlesome neighbour Karen McKluskey. Her death came less than three weeks after the... Read More

cancer, Desperate Housewives, die, Karen McKlusky, Kathyrn Joosten, lung cancer

Prostate cancer: Robert Mugabe “close to death” in Singapore

by Hauwa Gambo Thought he said in February, that he was “fit as a fiddle”? Well, apparently not. There was a family vigil overnight as president of Zimbabwe, the 88-year-old Robert Mugabe was said to be close to death, battling cancer in a Singapore hospital. Believed to be suffering from prostate cancer. Mugabe was flown to Singapore by... Read More

asia, cancer, mugabe, singapore, Zimbabwe

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