Beethoven had a likely genetic predisposition to liver disease and a hepatitis B infection months before his death, tests have revealed. A team of researchers led by Cambridge University analysed five locks of hair to sequence the composer’s genome. They…
Study finds prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men
Researchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation. The results, released Saturday, are encouraging for men who want to avoid treatment-related sexual and incontinence problems, said Dr. Stacy…
Sanitation: Professional seeks training of health officers
An environmental health professional, Alhaji Abulrasaq Akande, on Thursday called for more training of environmental health officers to enhance their performances. Akande, who works at the Oriade Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, told the News Agency of Nigeria…
APC candidate unveils foundation, tasks Lagos residents on healthy living
Mrs Kafilat Ogbara, 2023 APC House of Representatives Candidate, Kosofe Federal Constituency, has advised residents of Lagos State to make healthy living their primary goal. Ogbara gave the advise at a free medical outreach and the unveiling of the Kafilat…
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha in a Bangkok hospital after collapsing with heart problems
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the oldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has been taken to hospital after suffering heart problems. A statement from the Royal Palace confirmed Princess Bajrakitiyabha, 44, lost consciousness on Wednesday at Pak Chong in the…
Tina Turner’s son Ronnie died due to complications from colon cancer
Tina Turner’s son Ronnie died due to “complications” from colon cancer. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office, he also suffered from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease — which is a build-up of cholesterol plaque in the walls of arteries…
Health information: SCI, GSK donate N8.10m equipment to Lagos State
Towards enabling public health secondary health facilities in Lagos to utilise reported health data for informed decisions, Save the Children International, SCI, Nigeria, through the INSPIRING Project, has donated the District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) Dashboard App valued at…
Ajao Estate Lions Club sensitises on childhood cancer, calls for support
The Ajao Estate Lions Club, District 404B1, has sensitised some parents in Lagos on childhood cancer and the need to protect children against the disease. Mrs Benedicta Ashibuogwu, the District Governor of Lions Club District 404B1, gave the advice during…
Ebola kills 5th health worker in Uganda
Ebola has claimed the life of another health worker as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus. Mubende Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rosemary Byabashaija confirmed the death identifying the deceased as Dr John Grace Walugembe who succumbed…