The number of people killed as a result of Lassa Fever outbreak in the country has risen to 75, with 25 new cases confirmed. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
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Consuming ultra-processed foods increases risk of early death, researchers warn
New research published in the journal, JAMA Internal Medicine, has found evidence that consuming ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of early death. Ultra-processed foods are those derived by baking,…
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Lassa fever death toll rises to 57
The Centre for Disease Control in Nigeria said on Friday that Lassa fever has so far killed at least 57 people since the recent outbreak of the disease. According to…
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10 biggest health threats in 2019 as revealed by WHO
From an abundance of drug-resistant pathogens to increasing rates of obesity, the world faces several health challenges, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In order to address such threats,…
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Four die of Lassa fever in Plateau State
Ebun Francis| Four people have died of Lassa fever in Plateau State, North Central, Nigeria. The state commissioner of health, Kunde Deyin, confirmed the deaths The incident is coming barely…
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