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Energy drinks ‘could trigger cardiac arrest’
Researchers from the University of the Pacific are claiming that energy drinks, which often contain large amounts of caffeine and other stimulants such as taurine can raise blood pressure, leading a person to face cardiac arrest.
The doctors...
Regular aspirin intake reduces skin cancer risk 33.3 per cent in women
ASPIRIN could help protect women from skin cancer, a study claims. Researchers found that the longer the painkiller is taken, the lower the risk of developing melanoma.
The study of data from almost 60,000 women over 12 years found that regular...
Coffee, tea during pregnancy affect fetal growth
DRINKING just two cups of coffee a day is associated with the risk of low birth weight. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have conducted a study on 59,000 women in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute...
HIV baby ‘cured’: what does successful treatment mean for patients
Following reports that a baby girl who was born with HIV has been cured after very early standard drug therapy, Dr John Frater from Oxford University explains the implications of this case on HIV treatment.
When the baby girl was born in a rural...
Nigeria: Craze For Medical Trips Abroad Wasteful — Doctor
The Chief Medical Director of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr. Ishaya Pam, has described Nigerians’ tendency to rush abroad for every ailment as “wasteful and very unnecessary.”
Pam spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
Nestle removes beef pasta meals after finding horsemeat
Nestle, the world’s biggest food company, has removed beef pasta meals from shelves in Italy and Spain after tests revealed traces of horse DNA.
The Swiss-based firm has halted deliveries of products containing meat from a German supplier.
Nestle...
From Music to Bakery! Nigerian Music Star Dr Sid launches Cookie Line “Indulge” | Photos from the launch & Campaign AD Shots
Mavin Records artiste Dr Sid has diversified but not too worry, he isn’t quitting music anytime soon. He recently collaborated with Lagos gourmet cookie brand Cookie Jar to launch a line of luxury chocolate cookies, Indulge.
On Saturday 9th...
UK: 3,000 more patients have died needlessly in hospital
More than 3,000 people may have died unnecessarily at five NHS trusts in a crisis that could dwarf the horrors at Mid Staffordshire, which were detailed in a devastating report on Wednesday.
An investigation began on Wednesday night into excessive...
101 Healthy Valentine Gift Ideas – True Love is Good Health
Here’s my list of healthy Valentine gift ideas, especially for people in Denver and Colorado. Holidays don’t always have to be a reason to self indulge to the point where you sacrifice your health.
I hope this list can help you think of...
Natural Detox: Forever Nutri-Lean, for a cleaner, leaner, healthier you
You are not losing weight despite hitting the gym every day? Well, keeping in shape is not all about exercise, it starts with what and how you eat.
Today, more people than ever are conscious of their weight and living a healthy lifestyle. What...
