THERE are better days ahead for patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Idi Araba, Lagos, courtesy of an independent power plant initiative to augment supply from the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN.
The most of spiritual literature, spiritual guides and many multiple advices carry about self and self realisation. Let’s understand what is “self”? Self is individual consciousness, soul voice and guiding factor for each individual.
THE vague fight against the ignorance of skin bleaching among Nigerians has received yet another boost as Bunmi Ogunmoyero, Public Relations student of University of Westminster, UK, launches her campaign “Love the Skin You Are In” to open a new vista of knowledge into how young Nigerians can stop confusing inferiority complex for confidence.
Sex is safe for most heart patients. And this is fact. If you’re healthy enough to walk up two flights of stairs without chest pain or gasping for breath, you can have a love life.
When it comes to blood sugar benefits, grapes are not far-fetched. This is because of its low glycemic index, ranging between 43-53. Recent studies have shown that the low GI value of grapes is also a good indicator of its blood sugar benefits. Moderate intake of grapes have now been connected to better blood sugar balance, better insulin regulation, and increased insulin sensitivity.
Eating processed meats such as bacon or sausage may increase a person’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a new study have shown.
Sugar is a stimulant and increases sympathetic arousal. As a stimulant, a rise in blood sugar level immediately after eating sugar gives us a feeling of increase energy and leads to heightened arousal by increase in sympathetic activity.
NO less than 100,000 cases of cancer can be prevented in Nigeria every year if adequate and effective screening tools are available and accessible in the country.
The Federal Government has said that accreditation of Nigerian laboratories through improving the quality of services will make a significant contribution towards the overall goal of improving the quality of healthcare in the country.
In line with the call by the United Nations for countries to ensure long-term food security, Federal government has been urged to enact policies that would ensure women’s ownership of land in the country.
Even though, the cause of autism still remains unknown, an expert, Khadeejah Oluronke Katagum said that early detection and interruption of the ailment will better the lives of Nigerian children as the impediment has no cure due to its natural tendencies.
TOWARDS boosting healthcare delivery in the country, experts have called on Federal government to enact a national policy on electronic health (eHealth), and come up with strategies that will ensure its integration into the current healthcare system.
Why should Nigerians suffer needlessly from preventable diseases? After 51 years of independence, why should we not have access to adequate and universal healthcare? What steps are being taken to address the situation? These are just some of the plethora of questions posed by Denrele Animasaun – a London-based registered nurse and health promotion specialist.
BY CHIOMA OBINNA
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