Expert advocates citizen-focused new health system for Nigeria

Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe has called for a new health system that is tailored to the needs of the ordinary man in the street

Why Nigerians defecate publicly

Special report on why improved public awareness is not enough to reduce public defecation in Nigeria

First aid tips to save accident victims

The first few minutes of a medical emergency are always critical, but nearly two thirds of us admit we wouldn’t know what to do

Study identifies risk factors associated with neonatal deaths in Nigeria

A new study has identified risk factors associated with neonatal deaths in Nigeria using the 2008 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey

Doctors call for Lassa fever treatment centers in south east Nigeria

The South East zonal caucus of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has enjoined the Nigerian government to establish health centres and facilities where Lassa fever patients could be treated and managed

Gemalto joins GSMA pan-African mHealth Initiative

Capture.PNGGemalto, the world leader in digital security, provides its support to the GSMA pan-African mHealth Initiative (PAMI), a mobile ecosystem that aims to improve maternal and child health and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Childhood malnutrition linked to poor heart development

Inadequate nutrition before birth up to the age of 5 years might affect the development of the heart.

Our children are getting fatter - WHO

Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has decried the global increase in childhood obesity. She said this in her opening address to the 67th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

Benefits of honey

There are so many information available on the use of honey.As a matter of fact, honey is recommended for the treatment of many conditions. For many users of honey, it is the elixir to all kinds of ailments.

Shunning wickedness and eating well promote life longetivity - experts

Participants in a workshop have said that avoiding acts of wickedness and healthy eating are some of the secrets of longevity. They said this in Ibadan, Oyo state capital at a symposium to mark the centenary of the birth of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel Odulana.

Nutrition society decries high burden of malnutrition in Nigeria

The high burden of malnutrition in Nigeria is worrisome according to the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN). It said Nigerian remains one of the first 20 countries with the highest burden of malnutrition.

For perfect skin, these 10 foods are highly recommended







The quest for the perfect skin cuts across all ages. While lots of currently used products are not void of side effects, nutrition provides clinically tested options that don't have any side effects apart from those that are allergic to them. Check the list of foods that could give you perfect skin below.