ONE of the most effective approaches for combating the HIV & AIDS pandemic is reaching out to those affected. This is what the Nigeria Indigenous Capacity Building (NICaB) – project of the Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) has achieved.

Sleep is a basic human need a crucial component of healthy living, much like breathing, eating and remaining physically fit. Unfortunately, in today’s world, sleep is often compromised by the habits of modern lifestyle. March 18 is recognised globally as World Sleep Day to raise awareness about the merits of sleeping well for a healthy life. Theme for this year “Promoting Healthy Sleep For All Ages”.

WHAT is it that arouses interest in coffee, one of the world’s most popular beverage drinks? This was the main objective in Lagos last week at the formal launch into the medical community of the Ignite programme -a pan African educational project targeted at enlightening the public on the relationship between coffee and health.

IN line with moves to provide alternatives towards tackling problems associated with poor nutrition and its consequences in Nigerian children, Justy Confectionary Foods Ltd, has produced unique products in the form of bread, cookies and Biniza multivitamins cereals. They are fortified with high protein, fibre and 35 vitamins and minerals

HE was born a male child on March 5, 2000, but without a normal male organ. Ever since, his parents, Mr and Mrs Ejike Celestine Ekezie from Abia State, have been crestfallen.

As part of its contribution towards promoting wellness and healthy living among Nigerians, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, a member of the Standard Bank Group, recently concluded the Grand Health Bazaar, a programme designed to educate, enlighten and deepen the knowledge of the public on issues concerning health and lifestyle

Snakebite! How often do we hear this alert? In the tropics and worldwide, generally, an estimated five million people are bitten by snakes each year of which at least 100,000 fatalities occur. Bottom line is that people keep dying as a result of snakebites

IN the 1990s following the military’s intransigence in relinquishing power to democratically elected administrations, the Nigeria Airforce which was considered one of the most potent arm of the military through which jackboot power would continue to be foisted on the people was targeted by the foreign European powers for dissection and destabilisation.

Corporate organisations in the country have been urged to support their employees in the pursuit of a healthier and more active lifestyle. Speaking last week at the Corporate Games West Africa Stakeholders’ Forum held at Hotel 1960 Eagles’ Park, Ikeja, Lagos

Do you know that cancer kills more than HIV/AIDS, malaria and Tuberculosis put together? This revelation is a product of the global trend in cancer epidemics at the just concluded International Conference on Modern Cancer Management entitled “Infections and Cancer

MASTER Atete Akpobasa is a 20-year old two hundred level Medical Biochemistry student of Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State

What we have today is a result of abandonment and neglect. They don’t really have the maintenance strategy to deal with the roads under the care of the federal government. I will quickly mention some of these roads for the sake of clarity

EVEN with a budget within the region of N100 billion for the year 2011, many argue that an end to the numerous problems plaguing roads in Nigeria, may not be in sight. While a lot of factors are responsible for the inability of relevant agencies to maintain the roads

Boosting the metabolism is the holy grail of weight watchers everywhere, but medical experts say how fast your body burns calories depends on several factors, expert says. Some people inherit a speedy metabolism. Medical investigation has shown that men tend to burn more calories than women, even while resting. And for most people, metabolism slows steadily after age 40

The first -ever country’s indigenous grown natural product, Ciklavit ,use in the management of Sickle Cell Disorder, has recorded impressive indicators following the breaking of the study code by clinical trailists at one of the research institutes in Ghana, endorsed and certified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for clinical studies in Africa.