3 d. ago Head protection takes priority as experts raise brain damage awareness

Nigerians has been urged to protect their head by putting on personal protective tools appropriately to prevent injury and avoid read more Head protection takes priority as experts raise brain damage awareness

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4 d. ago Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP

Tribune Online Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP Nigeria has been identified as one of the countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in Africa, accounting for 20 per cent of the continent’s TB cases, according to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme. This revelation has raised concerns among health experts, who note that the country’s high population and […] Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Harvard doctor reveals unexpected prescription drugs linked to ALZHEIMER’S

Tribune Online Harvard doctor reveals unexpected prescription drugs linked to ALZHEIMER’S Dr Joshua Helman, an emergency medicine physician based in Florida, said taking three kinds of prescription and over-the-counter drugs in high doses for prolonged periods may lead to brain damage associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Allergy medications like Benadryl and Zyrtec, for example, may block pathways in the brain that control memory and learning if taken […] Harvard doctor reveals unexpected prescription drugs linked to ALZHEIMER’S Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Experts raise alarm over increasing use of synthetic drug among youth

Tribune Online Experts raise alarm over increasing use of synthetic drug among youth Drug experts have raised alarm over the increasing use of synthetic drugs among youths in the country, noting that it has become growing public health and security concerns in recent years. Experts raise alarm over increasing use of synthetic drug among youth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reminded the Martins Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly of the need to prioritise the interests of the state and the people over political conflicts. Fubara, who spoke in a letter dated March 13 and addressed to the Speaker, Amaewhule, proposed Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as a new date to present […] The post Interests of state, people should take priority – Fubara to pro-Wike lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Political instability, climate change threaten Africa’s development prospects — Experts

Tribune Online Political instability, climate change threaten Africa’s development prospects — Experts Experts have raised concerns as Nigeria’s and Africa’s development aspirations are under threat from the twin challenges of political instability and climate change. They stressed that the continent is facing a crisis of development, exacerbated by the emergence of the Anthropocene, a new geological age characterised by human-induced climate change. Speaking at the First International […] Political instability, climate change threaten Africa’s development prospects — Experts Tribune Online

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