Asthma is the one of most common chronic diseases in children and it is increasing around the world.
An enormous study about asthma and allergies in childhood, Preventing Asthma with Fruits and Vegetables, was published; with more than a million children in nearly a hundred countries, this could well be the most comprehensive survey of asthma and allergies ever undertaken.
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Are you happy with where you are? Do you believe you could do better and be much happier? We need to try to always be positive, regardless of the situation, and take it one step at a time.
She looks so good for her age. As it turns out, her secret to her youthful radiance is highly achievable but requires effort that not many people can put in.
Lasena Artesian Natural Alkaline Mineral Water is such a unique source of water and one-of-its kind discovered in Nigeria.
What is it about natural alkaline water by the way? People claim that it has healing properties and there are quite some studies to support that claim.
For example, a 2012 study found that drinking alkaline water with a pH of 8.8 can help deactivate pepsin, which is the main enzyme that causes acid reflux.
A few days ago, we reported a new research on how Botox shows promise to help fight depression. So, it was exciting to attend a seminar organised by the latest Botox centre in Lagos yesterday, June 19 at the Chinaville Restaurant in Victoria Island Lagos.
The new mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has taken a stand against negative body image and body-shaming by banning ads on the London Underground and bus networks that promote unhealthy and unrealistic body standards.
Yobe state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam yesterday visited the 200-bed capacity hospital in Damaturu, where installation of new equipment is near completion.
Maybe you don't smoke but you are still equally at risk of diseases like cancer (!) if any of these habits are a regular for you. However, unlike smoking, these habits can be easily resolved or modified.
Green tea has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine as a means to relieve people from various ailments, but more recently the tea -- and its extracts -- have caught the attention of scientists.
In line with its commitment to the health and wellbeing of Nigerian children, Genotype Foundation is conducting a free genotype/blood group testing/ screening and counselling exercise for 1,000 secondary school students as a means of reducing the high rate of child mortality and maternal morbidity caused by Sickle Cell Disorder.
The researchers who found that suicide rates have doubled for Black children while declining for White children were surprised by their own results. These are the first recorded data in history for which Black suicide rates surpass that of other race groups.
Cough and flu will be easier to attack when a person's endurance decreases. But, do not immediately take medicine, because there are a number of potent herbs that treat coughs and colds.