Scientists are finally ready to roll out malaria vaccines after 30 years in development Bloomberg reports.
According to the World Health Organization, the malaria vaccinations will be carried out in Africa starting this month.
The vaccine during its trials prevented four...
For decades, infectious diseases led the way in the number of deaths caused by ill-health, especially in less developed countries like Nigeria. These infectious diseases have been contained in recent years because of advances in medicine and safer practices...
Researchers are unanimous that talc or talcum powder can cause lung, ovarian, stomach and endometrial (uterine) cancers. They said talc consisting of asbestos is generally accepted as being able to cause cancer if it is inhaled or/and used regularly...
A host of medical hiccups can hit the human body. Microscopic bugs, injuries, and failing systems are the classics. More intriguing are the rare cases, some only appearing for the first or second time.
Say hello to semi-identical twins, children...
A new global health ranking has identified the world's healthiest - and most unhealthy - countries in 2019.
The Indigo Wellness Index, compiled and led by Richard Davies at economics consultancy Bloomsbury Economics and published by investment business LetterOne in...
Sex as a unique expression of intimacy appears to have numerous benefits for one’s life and health (and also risks), as many studies have shown: it’s a stress reliever, it reduces the risk of cancer (especially prostate cancer in...
Spending too much time on “social media” sites like Facebook, Instagram etc is making people more than just miserable. It may also be making them depressed.
The link between the two has been talked about for years, but a causal...
Cutting out fats, perfume, failing to cleanse after removing makeup, and multitasking: These are the everyday habits that are making you look older.
1. Stop Sleeping on a Cotton Pillowcase
One easy change people can make is investing in silk pillowcase...
President Paul Kagame has urged governments and members of the private sector from across Africa to work more collectively to fund healthcare systems on the continent.
He delivered the message yesterday while speaking at the African Leadership Meeting on Investing...
As violent as the human race can be towards one another, throughout history, the biggest executioner of the human race has always been deadly diseases. These are the 10 deadliest diseases in human history.
10. Influenza A-H1N1 (Swine Flu)
Although it...
