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While there are several benefits of drinking coffee, some people experience side effects depending on their threshold of caffeine consumption.…
82% of people with hypertension live in low-income countries – WHO
The vast majority of people with high blood pressure or hypertension live in low and middle-incomes countries, a World Health…
Reality Check On Nigeria’s Response To COVID-19
COVID-19 health workers As the COVID-19 cases surges, there have been calls for adherence to non-pharmaceutical protocols to curb the…
Older adults hesitate to talk about their sexual health – here’s why it’s a big deal
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A national survey has confirmed the massive scale of Nigeria’s drug problem
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Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: no proof these anti-malarial drugs prevent novel coronavirus in humans
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Debunking 9 popular myths doing the rounds in Africa about the coronavirus
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Health professionals work in teams: their training should prepare them
Students enter the workplace as front-line workers. Understanding their role in the health team is key. GettyImages Gérard Charl Filies,…
