Expert Warns Women Not To Shave Pubic Hair
A gynaecologist, Dr Jen Gunter, has advised women against shaving their pubic hair. Gunter, who is author of The Vagina Bible, warned women against waxing or shaving their hair, because,…
Cholera Outbreak: 14 People Died In Benue, Govt Warns Against Use Of Contaminated Water
Following the outbreak of cholera in two local government areas of Benue State, the government has directed people living in the river bank to stop using contaminated water. No fewer…
COVID-19: Previous Infection Can Give Immunity For At Least Five Months – But Reinfection Is Still Possible
Public Health England researchers found 44 potential reinfections among 6,614 participants. The Public Health England (PHE) Siren report shows that antibodies from past coronavirus infections provide 83% protection for at least…
Women Of 35 Years, Older At Higher Risks Of Birthing Children With Down Syndrome
Women who are having their first babies after the age of 35 years and above run the risk of having babies having Down syndrome. Dr Yashim Andrew, a hematologist at…
5G Not Hazardous, To Be Deployed In 2021 –NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission says the trial of the fifth-generation mobile network shows that there is no health hazard associated with the use of the technology. The commission in a…
World Must Be Ready For Next Pandemic – UN
The United Nations commemorated the first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness on Sunday, underscoring the need to learn lessons from the coronavirus pandemic, and urging greater investments in preparedness, to…
UK’s New COVID-19 Variant Found In Nigeria, Scientists Say
Scientists at the Redeemer’s University, Nigeria, say they have found the United Kingdom’s ‘lineage B.1.1.7,’ a mutant variant of the COVID-19 global pandemic, in Nigeria. They reported that the ‘lineage…
WorldAIDS Day: 12 Million People Waiting For HIV Treatment —UNAIDS
The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme HIV/AIDS, Winnie Byanyinmaon , has said over 12 million infected persons are waiting to access to HIV treatment while 1.7 million…
Strange Dieaseas Kill 50 In Kogi As Yellow Fever Scare
An unknown illness has reportedly killed at least 50 persons in Ette community, Olamaboro local government area of Kogi state. Ujah Alewo, the lawmaker representing Olamaboro constituency in the state…
Kogi Records 20 New Cases Of Leprosy
No fewer than 20 new cases of leprosy have been recorded in Kogi State. Briefing journalist in Lokoja on Monday at the COVID-19 palliatives distribution for communities of persons affected…
