Olisa Metuh Collapses in Court

A former Publicity National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, collapsed Monday morning as he was making his way to the dock for his resumed trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Estimated 140m Babies Are Born Annually Worldwide –WHO

Worldwide, an estimated 140 million births take place every year and most of these occur without complications for women and their babies, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.

Ghana Issues Lassa Fever Alert

The government of Ghana has issued an alert, warning members of the public on the possible outbreak of Lassa fever.

Baby Boy’s Stomach ‘Tumor’ Incredibly Turns Out to be Parasitic Twin

Medics operating to remove a “tumor” from a baby were astonished to discover it was actually the child’s twin inside his tummy.

U.S. Approves Digital Pill That Tracks When Patients Take it

U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved the first digital pill with an embedded sensor to track if patients are taking their medication properly, marking a significant step forward in the convergence of healthcare and technology.

Anti-Marijuana Argument Stirs Anger in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, head of the presidential commission on opioids, warned of the dangers of marijuana in a letter to President Donald Trump.

Bill Gates' Newest Mission: Curing Alzheimer's

Currently, there is no treatment to stop the disease, let alone slow its progression. And billionaire Bill Gates thinks he will change that. It's one of the holy grails of science: a cure for Alzheimer's.

Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak Declared in Uganda

An outbreak of contagious and deadly Marburg virus disease in the Kween district of eastern Uganda was declared by the nation's Ministry of Healthon October 19.

Man Dies After Swimming With New Tattoo

It all started simply enough: A 31-year-old man went to get a tattoo on his right leg.

Vaccination Error Kills 15 Children In South Sudan

No fewer than 15 children have died in war torn South Sudan from a botched attempt to immunise them against measles, officials say.

Girls Account For 80% of New HIV Infections in Africa -WHO

The World Health Organisation says girls account for nearly 80 percent of new HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Adeleke: Family threatens to sue LAUTECH CMD over autopsy report

The family of Senator Isiaka Adeleke, has vowed to sue the Chief Medical Director of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo ,

Rats in Trouble as Lagos Launches “Buy Rats Make Money’’ Project

The Buy Rats Make Money’’ initiative by the Lagos State Government is environmental friendly and safe for humans, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Phosgard Fumigants Nig. Ltd., Oluwasegun Benson, has said.

Hiv Cure on The Horizon

Danish researchers announced this week they are closing in on a possible breakthrough cure for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

First Case of Zika Reported in Belize

Belize has joined the growing number of Latin American nations grappling with the Zika virus, after the health ministry confirmed the country’s first known case.

What is the Easiest Way to Quit Smoking?

What does Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron, and Ellen DeGeneras all have in common? They quit smoking using hypnotherapy.

Man Receives First Penis Transplant In US

A Massachusetts man has received the first penis transplant in the US.
Thomas Manning, who survived potentially fatal penile cancer, received the organ from a deceased donor last week.

Bird Flu: Plateau Closes 62 Farms, Destroys 190,000 Birds

The Plateau Government has closed down 62 poultry farms and destroyed more than 190,000 birds affected by bird flu across the state, an official has confirmed.

Australia Launches First Medicinal Marijuana Farm

Australia’s first farm to legally grow marijuana for medicinal purposes was launched by the government on Friday.

Zika Link To Severe Birth Defects Confirmed

The Zika virus, which has swept through large parts of South America, causes microcephaly and other severe birth defects, US scientists have confirmed.