Doctor clears concerns about birth control pills

Dr. Gloria Moses, a general medical practitioner, has reassured that using birth control pills before having children does not affect a woman’s future fertility. Speaking in an interview on Sunday in Abuja, she clarified that the pills are designed to prevent pregnancy while in use and have no long-term impact on a woman’s ability to […]

New ‘breathalyser’ could quickly boost cancer detection

British scientists are developing a new breathalyser test that could significantly improve cancer diagnosis by detecting early signs of the disease in a patient’s breath. The test aims to reduce the need for invasive procedures like biopsies and could save thousands of lives by catching cancer earlier. The breathalyser works by identifying chemicals released by […]

Edo State Raises Fresh Alarm on Lassa Fever

The Edo State Government issued a new alert to residents in Benin City regarding the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in other parts of the country, reportedly worsened by bush burning and activities that cause rats to move into homes from the wild. In a statement by Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser to the Governor on […]

Cannabis consumption affects DNA – Study reveals

A recent study conducted by Duke University Medical Center in the United States has found that men exposed to cannabis or Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) during their reproductive years experience changes in the genetic profile of their sperm. The research also highlighted that several external factors, such as tobacco smoke, pesticides, flame retardants, and obesity, can affect […]