A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available. The Population Council announced Thursday that Kiara Health of Johannesburg will start making the silicone rings in the next few years, estimating that 1 million could be produced annually. The…
Fans fume as they protest alleged move to bury the deceased Nigerian singer Mohbad without conducting a proper autopsy to establish the actual cause of death. While viral reports have alleged that Mohbad died of middle ear infection called Otitis, Nigerians have called for a proper post-mortem examination done to properly determine what had actually led to his death. However, recent…
A recent study says that if you’re taking a certain kind of blood pressure medicine called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), you may have a higher chance of getting glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease that can lead to vision loss if not treated. The study, led by Dr. Alan Kastner and his team from Moorfields…
Research presented on 13 March at the ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2021 (an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology) suggests that men suffering from vital exhaustion have an increased risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack). This risk was even more distinct in men who were never married, divorced or widowed….
Death during sex, Sex has many beneficial physical and psychological effects, including reducing high blood pressure, improving the immune system and aiding better sleep. The physical act of sex and orgasm releases the hormone oxytocin, the so-called love hormone, which is important in building trust and bonding between people. But there’s a dark side: people sometimes die…
A never-before-seen fungus was found in Brazil and was observed to mummify its prey through a specific sap. It was also found to shoot out a purple stalk out of the corpse. A New Prey-Mummifying Fungus The new fungus found in Brazil targets and infects its host in a similar fashion as the zombie fungus…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has expressed her desire to reach out to the management or family of Solidstar following reports the singer is battling mental illness. NewsEmbassy recalls that Joseph, a brother of Solidstar -born Joshua Iniyezo-, recently took to the singer’s official Instagram account to share a video shedding light on his current state….
What are some of the more common Health complications of pregnancy? Although most pregnancies are uncomplicated, sometimes, unplanned events happen. The following are some of the more common pregnancy complications. Amniotic Fluid Complications Amniotic fluid is the liquid in the sac around the fetus, and too much or too little may be a sign of…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY Your First Prenatal Visit Your first prenatal visit is the most thorough. A complete medical history is taken, a physical exam is done, and certain tests and procedures are performed to assess the health of both you and your unborn baby. Your first prenatal visit may include: The…
The universal shortage of organs for transplantation has made organ trafficking and harvesting popular in Nigeria. Today is World Organ Donation Day hence it is important to shine the light on illegal ways of getting organs for sick people. Nigeria’s black market for kidneys is booming due to hypertension and renal failure, which affect 20…
