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Understanding the Luteal Uglies: How Hormonal Shifts Impact Women
The 'luteal uglies' are a widely discussed phenomenon on social media, referring to the hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle that cause physical and mood changes in women.
Nosimot Soneye: Tackling Malaria, a Preventable Tragedy That Persists
Despite scientific advances, malaria remains a leading cause of preventable death in Africa, necessitating urgent collective action, proper diagnosis, and improved healthcare infrastructure to save lives.
Choosing Parenthood Limits: Young Men Discuss Their Vasectomies
Facing emotional trauma and life-path shifts, some young men are choosing vasectomies as a definitive approach to family planning.
Democratic Republic of Congo faces record-breaking Ebola outbreak, says WHO
The World Health Organisation reports that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the largest in the country's history, spanning five provinces and causing over 1,500 deaths.
NMA Delta Warns of Continued Brain Drain Without Urgent Support for Medical Staff
The Delta State NMA warns that Nigeria will continue losing healthcare workers to migration unless the government provides better incentives and tax relief for medical staff.
NMA Delta Warns of Ongoing Healthcare Brain Drain
The Nigerian Medical Association in Delta State warns that the 'japa syndrome' will continue to hurt the nation unless healthcare workers are better incentivized and respected.
Can Healthy Living Reduce the Risk of Uterine Fibroids?
A shift in focus toward nutrition and lifestyle interventions could offer Nigerian women a proactive alternative to surgical treatment for uterine fibroids.
Ogun Deputy Governor Urges Enhanced Legal and Security Measures to Safeguard Doctors
Ogun State Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele calls for better security and legal frameworks to protect medical professionals from violence at work.
Dr. Ikenna Okezie Honored in US for Revolutionizing Kidney Treatment
The US Mission in Nigeria is celebrating Dr. Ikenna Okezie, the co-founder of Somatus, for his innovative efforts in providing home-based dialysis and improving kidney care accessibility in the United States.
Pharmacy Council Closes 383 Illegal Drug Facilities in Ogun State
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has shut down 383 drug outlets in Ogun State for failing to meet regulatory standards, including operating without licenses and poor storage practices.