Tag: Diabetes

Mr Aborisade noted that while significant gains have been made in HIV treatment, sustaining them will depend on increased collaboration ...

According to the agency, both substances belong to a class of medicines known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors.

The expert noted that many parents do not realise that children can develop diabetes, contributing to the misconception that the ...

He added that NCDs accounted for 35.4 per cent of all deaths in Africa in 2021, up from 21 per ...

The study compared the average household income with the annual cost of diabetes management, revealing that only people earning above ...

According to WHO, more than 24 million adults aged 20 to 79 currently live with diabetes in the African region.

The experts also called for male involvement, and better integration of SRH services into Nigeria’s health system to close widening ...

Nigeria officially records at least 2,500 new leprosy cases annually, and over 400,000 people live with the long-term consequences of ...

The organisers expect between 400 and 500 participants, including fitness enthusiasts, healthcare professionals, families, and members of the public seeking ...

DUBAWA probes Amazon Nature Clinic, a wellness clinic allegedly capable of solving many health issues through natural means.

CAPPA said the unrealised revenue could fund essential public services, including the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, the National Health Insurance ...

The app, called Roots, is designed to help individuals monitor their own health risks and take proactive steps to prevent ...

Akwa Ibom State, where the study was conducted, ranks third in Nigeria for the highest number of people living with ...

He emphasised the urgent need for widespread public sensitisation on adopting healthier lifestyles to combat the growing threats of diabetes ...

Health experts warn that poor nutrition is a major contributor to chronic diseases in Nigeria, including hypertension, diabetes, and heart ...

Health minister said the procurement of the products ia aimed at improving accessible and affordable healthcare services for Nigerians.

Experts warn that delayed diagnosis often leads to severe complications, including nerve damage, kidney disease, and cardiovascular issues.

The medical expert noted that the frequency of these checkups largely depends on factors such as age, overall health, and ...

In Nigeria, recent studies estimate that in 2020, approximately 12 million persons aged 15 and above were obese, with prevalence ...

One in five new type 2 diabetes cases in Sub-Saharan Africa and a quarter of those in Latin America and ...

He said oral hygiene is key and essential to the general well-being of the body

WHO’s Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said there has been an increase in the number of diabetes cases over the past three ...

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The health commissioner recently revealed that 30 per cent of the state’s residents suffer from hypertension, with 70 per cent ...

The study suggests that the critical period for sugar exposure is between six months and two years of age, with ...