Excessive rates of antibiotic prescriptions for children in low- and middle-income countries
Children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are receiving an average of 25 antibiotic prescriptions during their first five years of life, an excessive amount that could...
Moi-moi leaf plant prevents kidney, liver damage – Study
Nigerian researchers have demonstrated how Moi moi leaf plant (Thaumatococcus danielli) protects against the complications of diabetes such as kidney damage as well as...
Aisha Buhari applauds 36 States governors’ wives for reducing maternal, child mortality
The First Lady of Nigeria, Dr Mrs Aisha Buhari has commended wives of the 36 States Governors for the role they play in reducing...
Buhari has resolved to curb medical tourism, says minister for health
The minister of state for health, Olororunnimbe Mamora, on Monday, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has resolved to curb medical tourism.
NAN reports that Mamora...
Study shows new evidence that optimists live longer
After decades of research, a new study links optimism and prolonged life.
Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), and National...
