Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to Severe Health Impacts

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has revealed that the global consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is driving an alarming rise in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income nations. The research, led by Tufts University’s School of Nutrition Science and Policy, found that sugary drinks were linked to over…

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Almajiri System: “It’s Not Out-of-School Education”- Minister

The ongoing debate surrounding the classification of Almajiri children as out-of-school has taken a fresh turn, with the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Saidu, asserting that the Almajiri system is a traditional Islamic education model and should not be compared to formal education metrics. “Almajiri children should not be regarded as out-of-school, as…

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Healthcare and Education: Nigerians Home and Abroad Speak on Expectations from Tinubu’s Administration in 2025

As 2025 begins, the promise of a better Nigeria is met with anticipation and scrutiny. In his nationwide address, President Bola Tinubu laid out plans to stimulate economic growth and improve the lives of ordinary citizens through bold policy initiatives. While his speeches exude hope, Nigerians at home and abroad call for concrete, tangible steps…

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Autism: Common Drugs Taken in Pregnancy Linked to Disorder in Millions of Children

Anti-inflammatory drugs taken by millions of pregnant women around the world may raise the risk of autism in their babies. Autism is becoming a serious health condition which experts are finding its treatment challenging. A study looked at the impact on children who are exposed to glucocorticoids – a class of steroids – in the…

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Nigeria Strengthens Preparedness against Human Metapneumovirus Amid Risk – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has classified the country’s risk level for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) as moderate, following its circulation in parts of the world, including China. HMPV is a respiratory virus that poses a threat to vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune…

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