According to new research, having sex once a week could slow down the ageing process. A study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology in March found that women who have regular sex have longer telomeres – the caps on chromosomes that protect the integrity of the DNA.

A new treatment for sickle-cell anemia, researched at LA BioMed and developed by the medical institute’s Torrance spinoff company, will hit the market in October.

On Tuesday, during plenary, the Senate passed the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill.  The Bill was forwarded to the Red Chamber by the House of Representatives for concurrence seeks to compel healthcare givers across the country to treat persons with gunshot injuries before reporting the matter to appropriate security agencies or obtaining Police report.

A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted 10-0 on Wednesday in favor of the leukemia treatment developed by the University of Pennsylvania and Novartis Corp. The FDA usually follows recommendations from its expert panels, but isn't obligated to do so.

Following the suspension of the former Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, the Federal Government on Tuesday appointed Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim as the Acting Secretary of the Scheme.

A new research suggests that people who drink coffee have a lower risk of dying from a host of causes, including heart disease, stroke and liver disease. The study adds that it is unclear whether the health boost is down to the brew itself.