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Environmental toxins linked to infertility, IVF failures — Ashiru

Environmental toxins linked to infertility, IVF failures — Ashiru

By Chioma Obinna A Nigerian fertility specialist, Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, on Saturday warned that environmental toxins in air, water, food and everyday products have been linked to infertility and poor outcomes in assisted reproductive treatment.Ashiru, who is the Secretary-General of the International Federation of Fertility Societies, (IFFS), said there was an urgent need for greater […]
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We are committed to stopping medical tourism — CEDARCREST

We are committed to stopping medical tourism — CEDARCREST

With over $1billion expended on medical treatment overseas, Management of CEDARCREST Hospitals, Nigeria, has said it is determined to halt medical tourism through the provision of world class health services in the country.

How four cans of energy drink can seriously damage your heart!

How four cans of energy drink can seriously damage your heart!

A recent study has suggested that four cans of energy drink can trigger potentially dangerous ‘pauses’ between heart heats. A research found consuming the sugar and caffeine-packed drinks resulted in abnormal changes in blood pressure and heart rhythm within two hours.

Lagos, Ogun recovering from  Lassa fever

Lagos, Ogun recovering from Lassa fever

IN the last fortnight or thereabouts, the Southwest has been on edge over Lassa fever outbreak in Lagos and Ogun states. Between the two states, a total of six confirmed cases and two deaths were recorded, while 256 were placed on surveillance at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH; Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, and Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.