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Reducing sugar in packaged foods, beverages can prevent heart attacks, stroke –Study

A new United States study has found that cutting 20 per cent of sugar from packaged foods and 40 percent from beverages could prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events such as strokes, heart attacks and cardiac arrests annually.

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Media War: NMA, NARD blame Ngige for prolonged strike

The Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Wednesday blamed the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, for the prolonged strike by resident doctors.

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NYSC, NHIS plan insurance for corps members

The National Youth Service Corps on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Health Insurance Scheme on the inclusion of corps members in the NHIS programme.

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Buhari constitutes health reform panel, names Osinbajo chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Health Sector Reform Committee to kick-start the development and implementation of a Health Sector Reform programme for Nigeria in collaboration with state governments and the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

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Nigerian Football Legend Christian Chukwu Dies at 74

Christian Chukwu, affectionately known as "Chairman," has passed away at the age of 74. The former captain and coach of Nigeria's national football team died on Saturday morning in his home state of Enugu. Chukwu's death was announced by his longtime friend and teammate, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami,...

How To Avoid Deportation As A Foreign Student In The U.S.

The Trump administration has recently intensified its efforts to deport students and academics, marking a new phase in its broader immigration restrictions. According to data collected nationwide, over 600 international students and recent graduates in the U.S. have had their visas revoked or their legal status changed...

Over 8 Mllion Cases As HIV Rises In South Africa

The number of people living with HIV in South Africa has continued to grow, reaching over eight million in 2024. This figure comes from the latest estimates by Thembisa, South Africa’s leading mathematical model for tracking HIV and TB. That means about 12.8% of the country's population...