That bottled water may quench your thirst or kill you (II)

In this second part of the report on Nigeria’s booming bottled water industry and the underground operators endangering the lives of consumers, experts fear the huge spending on packaged water may hit N35tn in the next 10 years. KUNLE FALAYI writes

With an annual spending of N2.9tn on bottled and sachet water by Nigerians, as reported last week, experts have said if no urgent solution is found to solve the current water crisis, the spending may  hit N35tn over the next 10 years.

Cuddling and Kissing Kittens can kill, scientists warn

A study carried out and published in the in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases has said cuddling, kissing, and generally getting too close to cats, especially kittens can kill.

13 people under Lassa fever observation in Delta

The Delta Government has said that only 13 out of the 55 people that had contact with the doctor who died of Lassa fever in the state are still under observation.

The Commissioner for Information, Mr Patrick Ukah, in a statement on Friday in Asaba, said the 13 people would be closely monitored for one more week.

Breakfast mistakes you need to avoid

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what people do not know about this meal is that if they skip this meal, it could have an adverse effect on their weight. Akansha Jhalani, Registered Dietitian and health blogger at Beyond The Weighing Scale, helps you decode the myths associated with breakfast, so that you enjoy the most important meal of the day in a healthy way.

Cockroach milk is the protein drink you didn't know you've been missing

A little cockroach milk with those cookies? Chock full of protein, the insect milk may someday be transformed into a food supplement worthy of human consumption, new research indicates.

Scientists have found that the Pacific Beetle Cockroach feeds its bug babies a formula which is remarkably rich in protein, fat and sugar.

Simple Remedy Gets Rid Of Tooth Plaque, Tartar, And Bleeding Gums Without Pain

Evolution is a long, slow process, but the march of human progress works much, much faster. As a result, there are a lot of parts of modern life that we haven’t actually fully adapted to yet. Our teeth evolved to eat raw foods that required a good, hard chew.

Unfortunately, we’ve started to eat soft foods which don’t require as much chewing. This, in turn, can lead to the buildup of yellow-brown plaque on your teeth.

Scientists detect pest disease on maize

A Soil Scientists, Prof. Lateef Taiwo and his team at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan, have detected Armyworms devastating maize farms around South-West ecology.

Drug producers to brainstorm on health care June 2

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has announced plans for its biennial forum slated for June 2, 2016, in Abuja.

The group said the 2016 edition would focus on the development of an innovative approach to address the challenges in the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria.

You Need More Than Rat Tumors to Prove Phones Cause Cancer

CELL PHONES MIGHT cause cancer. Then again, maybe not. Figuring out which is the case begins with rats. Scientists trying to answer the question will dose the little critters with radiation and look for tumors.

Well, tumors showed up in a recent study and people are worried.

You may have a silent heart attack and not know

You may have had a heart attack and not know. The reason is because the typical symptoms of a heart attack are often so ordinary and insignificant, they are often missed. The classic symptoms include feelings of pressure, pain, fullness, and squeezing in the chest. There may also be pain in the arms, shoulders, neck, back, teeth, or jaw, stomach pain, shortness of breath, light headedness, sweating, nausea, and anxiety.

Python bites Thai man's penis in terrifying toilet encounter

Blood is splattered across the bathroom
Floor where the man
was bitten by the python.

A man in Thailand is recovering in hospital after a python latched its fangs onto his penis while he was using his toilet earlier this week.

Rescuers arrived to find the python's head hanging from the bathroom door, secured by a rope, with the rest of the snake still stuck in the squat toilet at the man's home in Chachoengsao Province, east of Bangkok.

Indonesian 8-year-olds could be picking the tobacco in your cigarettes

Thousands of children as young as eight are working in hazardous conditions on tobacco farms in Indonesia, putting them at risk of cancer, respiratory problems and nicotine poisoning, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie has terminal cancer

Gord Downie, the lead singer for the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, has terminal brain cancer.

Downie was diagnosed in December and "since then, obviously, he's endured a lot of difficult times," the band said on its website Tuesday morning.

Sexual Healing – 3 common medications that are ruining your sex life

Some drugs can affect your performance. It can be disheartening knowing that something that is supposed to make you healthier is negatively impacting another aspect of your life.

A lot can put a damper on your sex life. Some of those sexual culprits can be found in your medications.

Check migration of health workers, WHO urges FG

The World Health Organisation, WHO, has called on both the Federal and state governments to, as a matter of national interest, check the migration of trained health workers to other countries with a view to curbing its underlying negative effect on the health sector.

Garlic: A Flavorful (and Fragrant) Way to Boost Your Health

Diet & Recipes

Garlic, also known as the ‘stinking rose,’ has long been used to add flavor to food and treat a variety of ailments. Whether you are a garlic enthusiast, or perhaps hesitant to get carried away with this aromatic ingredient, you are sure to be inspired to find more ways to add this flavorful bulb to more of your family’s favorite dishes.

Drinking beer good for weight loss – Study

Researchers at the Oregon State University have said taking beer can help people lose weight.

In the report, which was published in the journal Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, researchers say weight loss is one of the effects of  xanthohumol, a natural flavonoid found in hops.

10 cancer symptoms men should not ignore

Source: healthymagician.com

Cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases in the world, with 14 million new cases and 8.2 million deaths recorded in 2012, World Health Organisation statistics show.

Sugary drinks can cause certain cancers – Study

Researchers in a new study reported on Tuesday at the American Society for Nutrition annual meeting in San Diego that people who consume a lot of processed carbohydrates, think snack foods and sweets and sugary drinks may face heightened risks of breast and prostate cancers.

Beans may help with weight loss

Canadian researchers have reported that beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils and humble foods may help in weight loss.

A new analysis of data from 21 clinical trials on these foods collectively known as “pulses” finds that they can help dieters feel full, and shed some weight.