Tag: World Health Organisation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended mifepristone as an additional emergency contraceptive option for preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex, with the medicine advised...

Crushing modified-release tablets can cause medicines designed to be released gradually to enter the body too quickly, exposing patients to toxic effects, severe side...

A Senior Registrar in Paediatrics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr Usman Ibrahim, has warned that excessive consumption of free sugar could expose children to...

Heart disease remains a major public health challenge, claiming millions of lives each year and affecting people across all age groups. According to the World...

Only one in four men has optimal semen quality, said a Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Victor Ajayi, quoting a 2012 study. Ajayi, the Chief Executive Officer...

Medical experts have urged Nigerians to prioritise sleep as a critical component of overall health, warning that poor sleep habits and chronic sleep deprivation...

Across Nigeria, energy drinks have become a daily staple for many young people seeking quick stimulation to cope with demanding work schedules, academic pressure,...

Seasoned medical experts have attributed the shift in malaria management, particularly the growing emphasis on strict clinical testing before treatment, to the increasing detection...

Health experts have urged the Federal Government to prioritise antivenom production and availability across hospitals nationwide as Nigeria records 43,000 snakebite cases annually. The senior...

Nutritionists have recommended that school-aged children can safely consume two eggs per day to meet their growing protein needs and support brain development. They noted...