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Breakthrough Cancer Drug Targets Tumors Without Harming Healthy Cells

In a significant breakthrough for cancer treatment, researchers at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles have developed a revolutionary drug that promises to destroy solid tumors without harming healthy cells. The drug, AOH1996, could offer new hope to millions of cancer patients by targeting a specific protein linked to tumor growth. The key to […]

Pharmacy Council Shuts Down 666 Illegal Medicine Shops in Kaduna

In a major crackdown on unregistered medicine vendors, the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has closed 666 illegal medicine shops across Kaduna State. This action, which began earlier this week, was taken to address violations of the National Drug Distribution Guidelines and to safeguard public health. The PCN’s enforcement drive targeted open drug markets and […]

Concerns Over Increasing Wrong Medical Diagnoses in Nigeria

In recent years, there has been growing concern among stakeholders about the rising cases of wrong medical diagnoses in Nigeria. One of the alarming stories is that of Kevin Abonyi, a man from Enugu State who experienced a life-changing ordeal due to a misdiagnosis. Kevin had planned to get married and decided to undergo routine […]

Olori Tobi Philips of Ife Shares Heartwarming Photos of Her Twins

Olori Tobi Philips, one of the esteemed queens of Ife, recently delighted her followers by sharing adorable photos of her newborn twins. The twins, a boy and a girl, were welcomed earlier this year by Olori Tobi and her husband, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. In a recent Instagram post on August […]

Youth Swallows Keys, Knife, and Nail Clippers: A Shocking Medical Case

In an unexpected and alarming incident in India, doctors were taken aback when they discovered a collection of metal objects inside the stomach of a young man in his early twenties. The objects, which included keys, nail clippers, and a knife, had been swallowed by the man, leading to an urgent and delicate surgical procedure. […]

New Study Reveals Smoking Cannabis May Triple Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes

A new study from France has found that smoking cannabis may significantly increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Researchers who studied over 1,300 intensive care patients discovered that those who used cannabis were almost twice as likely to suffer from serious heart problems. Experts are now urging hospitals to consider screening emergency room […]

NAFDAC Clarifies Saccharine Use in Bread Production: What You Need to Know

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently issued a significant clarification regarding the use of saccharine in bread production. This move comes in response to concerns and misinformation circulating about the safety and regulation of food additives. NAFDAC has made it clear that saccharine, a type of artificial sweetener, […]

Tragic Loss: Man Dies After Hospitals Reject Him During Anambra Doctors’ Strike

Chuwkunonso Nzekwe is grieving the loss of his friend, Obum Mekowulu Oluchukwu, who passed away just three days ago. Nzekwe’s heartache is compounded by the fact that Obum, an On Air Personality, died after being rejected by several hospitals in Anambra State due to an ongoing doctors’ strike. The strike, which started last Thursday, was […]