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"My skin started burning and itching, and the rashes got worse. I had to stop using the water because it...

While prolactin rises during pregnancy to prepare for the unborn child’s nutrition, breast milk production in a woman who is...

In July, Nigeria’s public health landscape was shaped by a wave of urgent alerts, government interventions, and fresh initiatives. From...

Research shows that the insect spreads other life-threatening infections such as yellow fever, dengue, Zika virus and chikungunya.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), contraceptives are generally divided into three main categories: hormonal, non-hormonal, and emergency methods

Experts say the lack of awareness, stigma, poor hygiene, and self-medication contribute to the widespread neglect of these infections, some...

In Nigeria, over 20 million Nigerians are living with hepatitis B or C, with 18.2 million infected with hepatitis B...

As of May 2025, Kaduna State had recorded at least 840 suspected cases, with 62 confirmed infections.

She said skipping meals may aggravate ulcer symptoms, but it is not the main cause

He said the funds, released in two tranches of N16 billion each, would support renovations, procurement of commodities and capacity...

In Kano and Lagos, preventable diseases like diphtheria and cholera kill hundreds of people, exposing gaps in prevention and weak...

Health experts say the condition is neither a disease nor contagious, but a symptom of more severe health conditions, which...

Nigerian women are silently navigating the complexities of postpartum body image.

Ms Olabintan explained that unprotected oral or anal sex, and even common behaviours like using saliva as lubricant or ‘fingering’...

Ms Ajefu said awareness remains very poor, especially in rural communities

According to WHO, PCOS affects an estimated six to 13 per cent of women of reproductive age, and up to...

In May 2025, Nigeria’s health sector recorded new concerns around disease outbreaks, healthcare access, and workforce stability

She explained that in many communities, menstruating girls are seen as ‘unclean’ or carrying ‘wisp’ - a term used to...

Ms Obianozie explained that seizures occur due to abnormal electrical discharges in the brain

According to a report by the World Heart Federation, one in every four Nigerians is at risk of developing coronary...

According to the UK National Health Service (NHS), sexually active women under the age of 25 are at increased risk...

Ms Ojeahere said it typically occurs two to eight weeks after giving birth, but can last up to a year...

According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria currently has the world’s highest number of unvaccinated children.

She said other symptoms include sleep disturbance, appetite changes, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, and in some cases, suicidal thoughts.

In Nigeria, skin cancer is the 6th most common type of cancer, and about 65,258 new cases of skin cancer...