Tag: Health

Tolu Ogunlesi: A nation of fools (YNaija FrontPage)

We are in the hands of a government painfully and tragically oblivious to history. This inability to 'remember' (without memory there can be no appreciation of irony, no?) may end…

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Akintunde Oyebode: Save Patience Jonathan (YNaija FrontPage)

The speed and secrecy with which Dame Jonathan was shipped out of the country suggests our leader might believe in Nigeria, but won’t put all his eggs in this basket.…

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Opinion: Replacing hunger with health

by Dawn Sweeney and Tom  Nelson Having access to ample nutritious food is critical to a child's healthy development, especially as it relates to their physical health, cognition, academic performance,…

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Opinion: Is your soul on fire?

by Ayo Owodunni His name was Dotun.  He was about 60 years old, 5ft 5 inches and had a beautiful family.  He had worked for a prestigious government organization for many…

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FG promises expectant mothers N5,000 stipend

by Isi Esene Nigerian unborn babies now seem to have some stipend from the Federal Government awaiting them to start life as soon as they are delivered. This is so…

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“Everybody who went to see her in the hospital cried” – Psquare opens up on mother’s death

by Adeniyi Abdul Music duo Psquare have opened up on the death of their mother which happened this month. Peter Okoye, one of the duo, in an interview with Encomium…

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#NoCodeine: FG places restrictions on cough syrup sales

by Adeniyi Abdul The Federal Government has announced an embargo on the sale of codeine based cough syrups to people without doctor's prescriptions. This is apparently due to concerns over…

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Health minister plans to save 1 million lives

by Hauwa Gambo We don't know what to make of this. Ali Pate, who is the Minister of State for Health, yesterday gave a report to the Federal Executive COuncil…

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Opinion: Sugar is still bad for you (and you’re taking too much of it)

by Susan Blumenthal, written in Collaboration with Jenny Shelby Contained in one 20-ounce bottle of soda are 65 grams of sugar. This is equivalent to the sugar content of nearly…

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10 medicinal foods to boost and restore your health

Top 10 healing foods With many of us turning to antibiotics and flu remedies at the merest hint of a sneeze, we could be exposing our bodies to all sorts…

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Ex Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak in very critical condition, report claims clinically dead

by Chi Ibe News coming from Cairo can confirm that former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak whowas jailed for life earlier this month is critically ill and dying. Some media reports…

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Top 5 ‘bad’ foods that are actually good for you

Five foods that are healthier than you think If you are fed up of being told what to eat and drink, well, this could be your lucky day. We've taken…

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10 shocking ways fashion affects your health

From skyscraper heels to skin tight jeans, many of us repeatedly choose style over comfort. However, this could be bad news for your health. Here are the top 10 items…

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So long Mary J, Hello Mary Amaka as scientists invent ‘weed without the high’

by Chi Ibe This should be good news to all although some might moan about it. Scientists in Israel have cultivated a cannabis plant that doesn't get people stoned or…

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Too little too late? Lagos state backpedals on sacked doctors

by Lekan Olanrewaju In the wake of the dismissal of over 700 doctors working for Lagos State for participating in an ongoing strike action, the State government has taken a few steps…

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No need to leave? FG warns Nigerian doctors to stop referring patients abroad

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed doctors in federal tertiary hospitals to stop referring patients abroad. The Minister of Health, professor Onyebuchi Chukwu on Thursday gave the directive while…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Lagos State doctors threaten 3-day warning strike

by Lekan Olanrewaju Another day another strike threat. This time it's the doctors who have a bone to pick. Medical doctors working for the Lagos State Government have threatened to…

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“It is not witchcraft” – Health Minister speaks on autism

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Nigerian government has spoken out on discrimination against people with autism. Last Thursday,  the Health Minister, Onyebuchi Chukwu, addressed the press in Abuja, saying that the government  was…

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Yellow Fever (YNaija Frontpage)

  Ebuka Obi-Uchendu When the drama with South Africa over yellow fever cards blew up, diplomacy took the front burner while the underlying and more important sad tale of how…

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Who woulda thunk it? Research reveals Marijuana users feel less dedicated to work

by Seyi Lawal A new study has released shocking news about the effects of marijuana use. We all knew that smoking weed had its health side effects despite the medical…

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Storm 360 announces the arrival of Eden Lifestyle

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Storm 360 group has launched Eden Lifestyle; a blog focused on health, nutrition, sports and events. The welcome section of the site reads: "Welcome to Eden…

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