by Azubuike Azikiwe The Akwa Ibom State government has warned its citizens against the consumption of cow hide and skins. The cow skin, popularly referre to as Ponmo is believed to be the common cause of cancer and liver problems in the state. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Godwin... Read More

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November 18, 2014

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Opinion: This is how smoking and drinking will kill you

by Godspower Ojehumen “Don’t take alcohol, you will get drunk and not be able to control your actions and it is unchristian” “Don’t smoke, you will get intoxicated and be incapable of controlling your actions” These are what most persons know about the effects of alcohol and smoking, but, there’s more to it than meets... Read More

drinking, godspower ojehumen, Health, liver, lungs, opinion, smoking, ynaija

June 22, 2014

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She’s a cheerful giver: This woman has donated her kidney, eggs, part of her liver and now offers her lung (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha 47-year-old Sue Gianstefani who has already given away a kidney, eggs and part of her liver to complete strangers is now trying to donate a lung. The mother-of-one gave her kidney to an elderly man in the US, her eggs to a childless couple in Australia, and part of her liver to a 12-year-old in... Read More

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November 17, 2013

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Sad news: Artiste, Father ‘U’ Turn dies at 36

by Akan Ido Father ‘U’ Turn, a popular dancehall musician in the 90s died today in Lagos after a long battle with liver disease. The singer, songwriter, radio presenter and recording artiste reportedly died in a medical facility located around the Okokomaiko area of Lagos leaving behind a wife, Ajimoh and five children. Father ‘U’... Read More

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September 23, 2013

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TERRIBLE: 8-year-old BOY appears pregnant due to rare genetic disorder (PHOTOS)

An eight-year-old boy has been diagnosed with an incredibly rare genetic disorder which makes him look ‘pregnant’. Aadam Asif is one of only 17 people in the UK to suffer from Niemann-Pick, Type B, which causes an enlarged liver and spleen. He was born with the condition, which caused his stomach to protrude, but doctors only discovered... Read More

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December 10, 2012

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12 ways to be healthier this time next year

From RealBuzz If you can’t remember when you last had the relevant tests for your age, gender and health status, ask your doctor. If in doubt, err on the side of caution and get checked again. If 2013 is the year you are finally going to get healthy, here are 12 ways to ensure you... Read More

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According to Akwa Ibom govt, Ponmo can give you cancer, liver, hypertension… and so on

Opinion: This is how smoking and drinking will kill you

She’s a cheerful giver: This woman has donated her kidney, eggs, part of her liver and now offers her lung (PICTURED)

Sad news: Artiste, Father ‘U’ Turn dies at 36

TERRIBLE: 8-year-old BOY appears pregnant due to rare genetic disorder (PHOTOS)

12 ways to be healthier this time next year

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