Health

The world’s oldest living man, 111-year-old Briton John Tinniswood, said his longevity was “just luck” and there was no special secret to his diet – although his favourite food was fish and chips every Friday. Tinniswood, who has been retired for more than half a century, inherited the Guinness World …

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Saturday, said that the Federal Government had directed that health workers going abroad to seek greener pastures must henceforth resign their appointments before embarking on such journeys.Alausa said the era of health workers exiting to other countries in search of …

Queen Camilla, wife of Britain’s King Charles III, said Thursday that her husband who has been diagnosed with cancer is “doing extremely well” under the circumstances. King Charles has been “very touched by all the letters and the messages the public have been sending from everywhere”, she said during a …

Operatives of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, have arrested a syndicate that specialises in the production of counterfeit wines, soft drinks and other consumables, in Eziukwu Market, in Aba, Abia State. This was revealed, yesterday, by the Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, in …

The World Health Organisation has called for increased taxes on alcohol and Sugary-Sweetened Beverages to reduce deaths from drinking alcohol and unhealthy behaviours. The WHO who made this known in a press statement on Tuesday, noted that globally, 2.6 million people die from drinking alcohol every year and over eight …

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has notified the public that the recalled G Fuel brand Energy Drinks by T&E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp contains high levels of caffeine. The notification of this product is contained in a public alert with No. 034/2023, issued to …

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has warned Nigerians against use of four products found to contain potent medicinal ingredients, steroids and other banned substances. The warning is contained in a public alert, signed by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Sunday, in …

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reassured the people of Ondo State of his administration’s determination and resolve to improve the lives of the citizenry.Governor Akeredolu in a statement personally signed, expressed deep appreciation for the show of love and affections from eminent individuals, groups, Organisations, political associates, and particularly, …

Early research data has shown that antibodies produced by prior infection or existing vaccines against the coronavirus were sufficient to protect against the new BA.2.86 variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday.The Food and Drug Administration in the coming days is expected to authorize …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted accelerated approval to Pfizer’s therapy for treating patients with a type of blood cancer that is difficult to treat, the company said. The health regulator’s decision allows use of the therapy, branded as Elrexfio, in patients with multiple myeloma that is hard …