Sperm counts of men in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand are plunging, according to a new analysis published Tuesday. Among these men there has been a 52% decline in sperm concentration and a 59% decline in total sperm count over a nearly 40-year period ending in 2011, the analysis, published in the journal Human Reproduction Update, said.
Viagra Spiced Coffee Recalled In The US
A Texas-based coffee company voluntarily recalled coffee containing an ingredient similar to what's in the erectile dysfunction drug, Viagra, the US Food and Drug Administration announced.
FG To Enforce Exclusive Breastfeeding
The Ministry of Health said it was considering the enforcement of the policy on exclusive breastfeeding to curb the increasing cases of diarrhea and pneumonia in infants. The Head of Nutrition, Family Health Department at the Ministry, Dr. Chris Isokpunwu stated this on Monday when he met with representatives from the states to discuss ways to address nutrition related issues especially among infants in the country.
Google Releases 20 Million Mosquitoes To Curb Diseases
Google has begun releasing 20 million mosquitoes in two neighborhoods in California, as part of efforts to solve one of the planet’s most devastating health problems, one mosquito at a time.
Managing Weight Gain In Pregnancy Lowers Chances Of Caesarean
Limiting weight gain during pregnancy can not only benefit the health of the mother and child, but it can also reduce the chance of a caesarean section, according to new U.K. research.
Fake Doctor Arrested For Infecting 6 Year-Old Boy With HIV
The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly operating an illegal clinic and infecting a 6-year-old boy with HIV through transfusion of unscreened blood.
More Top Officials Of NHIS Suspended
More top officials of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), have been suspended by the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole.