…‘No Serious Threat For Now’ The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the country is not under “serious threat for now” for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). However, NCDC urges avoiding overcrowded places, washing hands, and others as part of measures against the HMPV. The NCDC has assured Nigerians that the country is safe…
A recent study has found that loneliness and social isolation may have direct biological effects that contribute to serious health problems, including cardiovascular disease and premature death. Researchers analysed data from over 40,000 participants in the UK Biobank, identifying key proteins associated with these social conditions. “We’ve never understood why loneliness affects health, but our…
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…
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…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State government has revealed that 528 organisations, including religious centres, were shut down in 2024 for noise pollution in the state. This was disclosed on Tuesday by Dr Babatunde Ajayi, General Manager of the Lagos Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), during a briefing on the agency’s activities in 2024 and…
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…
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…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A phenomenal study led by UTHealth Houston scientists has identified two genes associated with variants linked to epilepsy, offering new hope for diagnostic biomarkers and targeted therapies. The research, published in Nature Communications, analysed data from 1,386 human brain tissues for somatic variants in individuals undergoing epilepsy surgery. “For those with…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria is experiencing a significant surge in Lassa fever infections, with Bauchi, Edo, and Ondo states reporting the highest number of cases since November 2024, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Director-general of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, attributed the rise in cases to the peak…
