[ad_1] Though vitamin E is often thought of as a single compound, it’s actually a group of eight fat-soluble compounds with powerful antioxidant effects. Of these eight chemical forms, alpha-tocopherol best meets the dietary requirements of humans. Vitamin E exists naturally in certain foods, including seeds, nuts, some vegetables, and some fortified products. You can…
[ad_1] Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie When we say off-handedly that someone has died of a broken heart, or that a specific person is heartbroken, it is often taken to be one of those statements that should help to explain a period of intense emotional turmoil occasioned by sadness. Such a scenario might occur as a result…
[ad_1] Anambra confirmed 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever and one death on Thursday in Awka. “In Anambra, we have recorded 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever and one death since the year began,’’ Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Obidike said that the state’s emergency team was already…
[ad_1] British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) is using a misleading figure to explain why 200 workers could be retrenched in 2023, according to public health researchers. In a 13 January statement, the company said its business had been crippled by the illegal tobacco trade, which it estimates makes up 70% of the country’s tobacco…
[ad_1] In the past edition, we defined Female Hypogonadism explaining the types, signs and symptoms, clinical features, causes and diagnosis of female hypogonadism. This week, we will conclude with more diagnosis, complications and treatment. Hormone analysis – Sex hormone levels should also be examined if symptom of hypogonadism persists. A blood test will be…
[ad_1] Grace Edema The Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency has outsourced the monitoring of health facilities in Lagos State to eight private organisations. A statement signed by the agency explained that the objective of the outsourcing was to increase the monitoring coverage of health facilities to ensure improved quality of healthcare delivery to the…
[ad_1] From Sola Ojo, Kaduna A non-governmental organisation called Hacey Health Initiative with support from Access Bank said it is encouraging and empowering over 1,500 young Nigerians to see opportunities in the technology space within Nigeria rather than wanting to ‘japa’ from the country. HHI Coordinator in Kaduna State, Barr. Jennifer Agbaji told newsmen that her…
[ad_1] Mary Nnah A 46-year-old man, Egbinola Oluyinka Anthony, a Printpreneur and Photographer need N25M for a kidney transplant. He is a native of Ire-wole in Ikire Local Government Area of Osun State and is currently battling kidney disease. Anthony has been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease; a chronic kidney disease for about four years. He told the reporter that he…
[ad_1] Angela Onwwuzoo The Lagos State government has said that health insurance is compulsory for all residents of the state regardless of their socio-economic status. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, disclosed this during the 2022 Ilera Eko Day organised by the Lagos State Health Management Agency. In his keynote address at…
[ad_1] Malawi has recorded more than 1,000 cholera deaths since the outbreak started in March last year. This is the highest figure the country has ever recorded for a cholera outbreak. There are fears health officials are struggling to contain the outbreak as they are running low on medical supplies, including vaccines – most of…
