By Nancy Okojie, The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) is spearheading a significant effort to address the country’s persistent health challenges through homegrown solutions, with its Grantsmanship and Mentorship Training Programme (GMTP) at the forefront. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, the GMTP is a “game-changer” for early-career researchers, providing […]
Back-To-School Health Checklist: 6 Ways To Set Kids Up For A Healthy Year
ByBrian Castrucci, Contributor. Brian Castrucci is the president & CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation. As a new school year begins, parents are often focused on stocking up on school supplies and new clothes. However, a crucial part of back-to-school preparation is ensuring your child is physically and mentally ready for the challenges ahead. By taking […]
7 Best herbs for memory and brain health: Natural ways to improve focus and recall
Extract: timesofindia.indiatimes.com For centuries, herbs like turmeric, sage, and ginkgo have been used in traditional medicine to nourish the mind, and modern science is beginning to confirm their benefits. These herbs may help protect the brain, improve concentration, and slow age-related memory loss. A sharp memory and clear focus are vital for daily life, yet […]
Nigerian Scientist’s Makes a Global Breakthrough in Science
A Nigerian environmental biologist and research scientist, Dr. Abraham Isah, has achieved a global breakthrough in biotechnology. His research, conducted at the University of Abuja, is the first worldwide to use an integrated “omics” approach—combining proteomics, metabolomics, and ecotoxicogenomics—to assess the environmental impact of genetically modified crops. Nigerians are making Africa proud, Nigerian scientists are […]
Why do some people age faster than others? Study identifies genes at play
by Lisa Marshall, University of Colorado at Boulder edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan It’s a fact of life: Some people age better than others. Some ease into their 90s with mind and body intact, while others battle diabetes, Alzheimer’s or mobility issues decades earlier. Some can withstand a bad fall or bout of the flu […]
FG’s coordinated wholesale centres to curb fake, expired drugs in Nigeria
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says the Coordinated Wholesale Centres (CWCs) being established across Nigeria will help eliminate the circulation of fake, substandard and expired medicines. Mr Bulama Yakubu, Head of Drug and Vaccine Development and Drug Distribution System at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, made this known on Tuesday in […]
Trump Has Chronic Venous Insufficiency, White House Announces
by Nik Popli White House doctors have diagnosed President Donald Trump with chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs, the White House announced Thursday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump, 79, recently underwent testing to examine the swelling, which included diagnostic vascular studies and an ultrasound of his legs, revealing the vein condition. According […]
Trump: Coca-Cola will roll out cane sugar Coke in US after Trump push
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