Couple K!lled In Hantavirus Outbreak ‘Contracted It During Bird Watching Trip’

A Dutch couple who died after a hantavirus outbreak on board the cruise ship MV Hondius are believed to have contracted the illness while birdwatching in Argentina, according to officials. Authorities in... Read more »

14.3 Million Nigerians Consumed Illicit Drugs In One Year

Nigeria’s illicit drug crisis has reached a critical emergency level, with approximately 14.3 million citizens aged 15 to 64 consuming illicit substances within a single year according to the last National Drug Use... Read more »

“Having S*x When You Are Sick Is Very Healthy” — Medical Doctor Says

A video making the rounds on X has ignited widespread debate after a medical doctor shared a controversial opinion about engaging in intimacy while unwell. In the now-viral clip, the doctor suggested... Read more »

Experts Warn Of Rising Advanced HIV Cases In Nigerian Children

Health experts have raised concerns over the increasing cases of Advanced HIV Disease among children and adolescents in Nigeria, warning that stigma, poor awareness, and limited access to diagnostic tools are worsening... Read more »

Health Expert Urges Nigerians To Get 7–9 Hours Of Sleep Daily

A medical expert has advised adults to get between seven and nine hours of sleep daily to maintain good physical and mental health. Moyosore Makinde, consultant family and lifestyle medicine physician, gave... Read more »

Four in 10 Nigerian Adults Live With Hypertension

At least 40 per cent of Nigerian adults live with hypertension, according to the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.... Read more »

Woman Declared Brain De@d Comes Back To Life On Way To Funeral After Ambulance Hits Pothole

A woman who had been declared brain de@d by doctors at a private hospital came back to life after the ambulance carrying her body home for burial hit a pothole on the... Read more »

Donald Trump Appears With Neck Rash, Doctor Cites Skin Treatment

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, appeared at a White House event on Monday with a visible red rash on his neck, which his physician described as the result of... Read more »

FG Reveals When Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Drug Will Arrive Nigeria

The federal government says consignments of Lenacapavir, a new drug for HIV prevention, are expected to arrive in Nigeria in March 2026. This was disclosed by the National Agency for the Control... Read more »

Scientists Discover A Key To Staying Mentally Sharp In Old Age

People in their 80s and 90s who maintain exceptional memory and mental clarity known as “SuperAgers” may hold a biological secret to healthy brain aging.  A new study found that these individuals... Read more »

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