A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association on Wednesday, has concluded that breastfeeding is not only healthy for babies, but may also reduce a mother’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life.
Around 1 in 6 older people experience some form of abuse, a figure higher than previously estimated and predicted to rise as populations age worldwide.
A recent report by the World Health Organisation, WHO, has revealed that Ekiti and Zamfara has the highest rate of HIV prevalence among States in Nigeria in 2017. The ranking in the latest list illustrate a change in positions as the virus continue to spread across the country.
...what we used to know as far as meningitis is concerned is that, its a Type A virus...
A long-running US clinical trial has found that a simple brain-training exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 25 percent, offering one of the strongest pieces of evidence to date that cognitive decline may be preventable. Researchers said the finding emerged from a randomised controlled trial, widely regarded as the gold standard in medical research, marking the first time suc a study has demonstrated a clear intervention that significantly lowers dementia risk.
Ensuring that children receive a balanced and healthy diet during illness is vital to their recovery and protection against further infections, nutrition and child health experts have said. They also stress the importance of instilling healthy eating habits early in life. Experts note that when children, particularly those under five, fall ill, loss of appetite is often one of the earliest symptoms. Although this can worry parents, maintaining proper nutrition remains critical for recovery.
