20 things about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's family, health and life

Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, is no doubt a great person.

Medicine bill in Ukraine slashed by 25% after UK firm came in to handle procurement

A British company hired to buy medicines for Ukraine’s health ministry has succeeded in cutting prices by up to a quarter, in a rare success for anti-corruption efforts.

Brazilian legend Pelé's visit to Nigeria postponed due to ill health

Despite being advertised on billboards around Lagos, according to organisers of the legend edition, which soccer icon Pele was meant to attend in Lagos, he will not be able to make it down this time.

Hillary Clinton has Parkinson's disease?

According to pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli, footage of Hillary Clinton exhibiting bizarre behavior is proof that the presidential candidate is suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

30 children die from unknown disease in Myanmar

About 30 children have died in northwestern Myanmar, formerly Burma, since mid-June from an unknown disease that causes breathing difficulty, officials said on Thursday, August 4.

Three ways that aluminium foil can improve your health

We all have aluminum foil somewhere in the kitchen drawer. But perhaps you never thought about the wrapping on the body. It is suitable if you want to improve your health.

'Patients receiving treatment in a peaceful atmosphere would heal faster'- Health Minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole

Minister for Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole (right); Medical Director Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Dr. Jojo Onwukwe; Chief Medical Director, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Dr. Chris Amah; and Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu, Dr. Cajetan Nwadinigwe during the one-day visit of the Minister to UNTH

Nigeria's Minister for Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole visited the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State for a one-day visit.

Resident doctors to shut down hospitals in Nigeria

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The National Association of Resident Doctors has told its members whose salaries are still pending to take all necessary actions including the withdrawing their services until their salaries and other entitlement are paid.

Kidney laser treatment at Kelina Hospital Abuja

                   


This video is a documentary based on a program organised by the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja for Hospitals in Nigeria to highlight available health services in Nigeria.

Emzor pharmaceuticals clocks 30, seeks government commitment

Nigeria’s leading indigenous brand in pharmaceutical industry, Emzor is celebrating its thirty years of its flagship brand Emzor Paracetamol with the unveiling of a special anniversary pack.

World Hepatitis Day - What to know about hepatitis virus #KnowHepatitis

Around the world 400 million people are infected with hepatitis B and hepatitis C. A huge 95% of people infected with hepatitis B or C around the world do not know they are infected. 

Health Journo Interview: What the colour of your urine says about your health

According to the Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists, the human urine has been a useful tool of diagnosis since the earliest days of medicine.

3 Nigerian celebs dealing with kidney disease

Kidney related ailment seems to be prevalent in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

A couple of Nigerian celebrities have been lost to this kidney related ailments and this has become a source for concern.

Irvin Randle, the sexy grandpa the internet is buzzing about #MrStealYourGrandma

He pouts! LOL

He knows he's hot and really flaunting it.

Causes of gallstones among Africans and how to prevent it- Expert

Gallstones are one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract.

Gallstones were once associated with older people but nowadays, younger people are developing gallstones due to poor dietary and stressed life style.

What are the biggest misconception about health and wellness?

This question originally appeared on Quora: the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. The answer we are sharing, is by Dr David Agus.

Heart attacks with no symptoms

Most of us are aware of heart attack symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath.

Canada invests $20M in Nigeria’s polio eradication move

Canada will contribute nearly $20 million to help eradicate polio in Nigeria, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie Marie-Claude Bibeau announced today, May 16.

What sitting at a computer all day does to your eyes and what you can do about it

Sitting at a computer all day isn't good for your health, and not just because you're still when your body would rather move around. If your eyes feel tired and your vision starts to blur, you might have computer vision syndrome, but don't worry — it's temporary, and there's an easy way to combat it.

World Hand Hygiene Day: WHO urges health care providers to clean their hands to reduce infections

On the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day, celebrated worldwide on 5 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) urges all health care workers to increase safety through improving hand hygiene and reducing health care-associated infections.