Inflammation
Immunologist: Drinking hot water will not wash coronavirus from system
A professor of Immunology, Dr Ganiyu Arinola, says the assumption that drinking hot water will wash Coronavirus from the system is untrue.
Coronavirus pandemic emergency kit — facts and myths
Countries around the world are closing borders and putting citizens under lockdown in a bid to contain the new coronavirus outbreak, labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Coronavirus: Anti-inflammatories drug may worsen spread – France
French authorities have warned that widely used over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs may worsen the coronavirus.
China approves arthritis drug for coronavirus treatment
An anti-inflammation drug, Actemra (tocilizumab), manufactured by the Swiss pharmaceutical company, Roche, has been approved by the Chinese government for the treatment of patients who are developing severe complications from coronavirus.
Israeli’s flight attendant dies of measles caught from New York flight
A flight attendant of Israeli flag carrier El Al has died, about five months after contracting measles during a flight from the U.S. city of New York.
Governors’s wives partner Roche on war against cancer in Nigeria
Some wives of Nigerian Governors, under the aegis of Wives of Governors Against Cancer, WOGAC, have formed strong alliance with Roche Nigeria as part of their efforts to win the war against cancer in Nigeria.
NCDC boss urges rabies vaccination after animal bite
The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Joshua Obasanya, has advised Nigerians to get rabies vaccination as soon as possible after an animal bite.
Diet rich in fibre, vegetables relieves depression – researchers
A healthful diet can “significantly reduce” symptoms of depression. That’s the definitive conclusion from a meta-analysis of existing randomized, clinical trials.
Diabetes drug Metformin blocks disease causing blindness
Researchers from Taiwan have found that Metformin, a common drug used to treat type 2 diabetes may have an effect of lowering the possibility of developing a disease leading to blindness.
Physician: Female adults above 60 years of age likely to suffer arthritis
Dr Ovo Ogbinaka, a medical doctor at the Central Hospital Ughelli, Delta, said that 50 per cent of female adults above 65 years of age were likely to suffer from arthritis.
Physician says wrongly treated malaria could lead to tonsillitis
Dr Victor Fayomi, a General Medical Practitioner with a private hospital in Gwagalada, FCT, has warned that wrongly treatment malaria could lead to tonsillitis complications.
Expert urges Nigerians to control consumption of red meat
A nutritional biochemist, Dr Ochuko Erukainure, on Wednesday advised Nigerians to control their consumption of red meat.
Eating crickets is good for your health – researchers
Consuming crickets can help support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and may also reduce inflammation in the body.
Study: Antimicrobial ingredient in toothpastes may have adverse colonic effects
American and Chinese scientists have found that an antimicrobial ingredient commonly used in hand soaps and toothpastes could have adverse effects on colonic inflammation and colon cancer by altering gut microbiota, the microbes found in people’s intestines.
Study: Drinking baking soda safe therapy for autoimmune disease
A new study revealed that a daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
Study: Eating dark chocolate enhances people’s memory, immunity
A new research showed that consuming dark chocolate with a high concentration of cacao had positive effects on stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immunity.
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Pastor Adeboye donates N20 million to support Osun coronavirus relief package
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has made another donation of N20 million to Osun State government to support its effort to cushion the effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Osun residents.
Family denies tanker driver access to family house in Niger
Fear grips a family in Limawa area of Minna in Niger as they denied a family member access to the family compound over fear that he had contracted the Coronavirus Disease.
UK debunks 5G-coronavirus link after conspiracy theorists burn cell tower
While there’s zero factual support for a conspiracy theory linking the COVID-19 virus to 5G cellular technology — and the scientific community has concluded that 5G is safe — the UK government was forced today to explicitly address the topic after arsonists burned down a cell tower over 5G, and used Facebook to encourage others to follow suit.
UN commends Nigeria over coronavirus response
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has praised the Nigerian government for handling the Coronavirus pandemic well.
Skype creates link-based calling without requiring the app or an account
Skype is trying to make it as easy as possible to use its video calling software. The company announced today that users can now start a video meeting and invite people to it without using the app or even having an account; the process is done completely on the web.
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Plateau United will not lose enthusiasm for the NPFL title – skipper
Plateau United skipper Elisha Golbe has assured fans of the Jos based side that the team will not lose focus of the desire to win the Nigeria Professional Football League title despite the current situation of things.
Gary Neville lifts lid on Sir Alex’s three-step transfer approach at Manchester United
Gary Neville has likened Sir Alex Ferguson’s approach to recruitment at Manchester United to Pep Guardiola’s methods at Manchester City.
Abia Warriors confirm shot-stopper hospitalised after being shot in Ibadan
Nigerian club confirmed Cameroonian shot-stopper Charles Tambe hospitalised after been shot in Ibadan.
Enugu closes borders, markets
Following the two confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Enugu State, the government has ordered the closure of all land borders and inter-state transportation until further notice.
Ghana announces lockdown in two key regions
President Nana Akufo-Ado said there would be "restrictions on movement of persons in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area and the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area and contiguous districts for a period of two weeks."