Health

Pounds, Oladigbolu, Adebakin Urge Pharmacists on Value-Driven Pharmaceutical Care

Dr Teresa Pounds To address some of the lingering challenges bedeviling healthcare in the country, eminent pharmacists and stakeholders at the 97th annual Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) conference in Uyo have urged Nigerian pharmacists to adopt a value-based approach…

Pune: Doctors’ Safety Becomes Pivotal Issue Ahead Of Assembly Elections

Pune: Doctors’ Safety Becomes Pivotal Issue Ahead Of Assembly Elections | File Photo The Indian Medical Association (IMA), the nation’s largest non-governmental medical organisation, has released a health-centric manifesto, drawing political attention to critical healthcare issues. The manifesto addresses assaults…

Ketamine should be reclassified as a Class A drug urges coroner

A coroner has called for Ketamine to be reclassified as a Class A drug, after a coffee shop founder died of sepsis as a result of his long-term use of the substance. Alison Mutch OBE warned people in Britain are under…

Habits that destroy your back

At one time or the other, individuals experience pain in the back for one reason or the other; injuries, degenerative conditions or other medical issues. Conditions commonly linked to back pain include muscle or ligament strain, repeated heavy lifting or…

Why You Need To Start Eating Fried Plantains Regularly

Fried plantains are an incredibly tasty snack with a number of unique health benefits that make them a must-have item in any healthy diet. Often compared to potatoes or bananas, fried plantains are made by frying ripe or slightly green…

Dad was given just two weeks to live after noticing pain in his shoulder

Ben Mitchell had shoulder pain following a muscle tear before his ‘sudden and devastating’ death A young father from Australia was given a devastating diagnosis after noticing some pain in his shoulder. Ben Mitchell had been suffering with slight pain…

12 Daily Habits That Cause Mouth Odour Even After Brushing

Bad breath can be frustrating, especially if it lingers even after brushing. Certain habits that cause mouth odour even after brushing are often overlooked but can significantly impact oral health. For example, skipping flossing allows food particles and bacteria to…

Uganda Prepares for First-Ever Liver Transplants

In a development for East African healthcare, Uganda is preparing to carry out its first-ever liver transplant. Led by the Society of Uganda Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SUGES), this initiative marks a significant step forward for the region, aiming to…

5 symptoms women over 40 should never ignore

Women’s bodies go through many changes in menopause and the years leading up to it, known as perimenopause. This natural step in the aging process marks the end of the reproductive years. In that time, a woman’s ovaries stop producing…

Real reason so many women are waking up at 3.29am every night

If you’re struggling to sleep at the moment, you’re not alone Wondering why you keep waking up at the same time each night? It could be down to nature. According to furniture store Dunelm, millions of British women are wide…