By Joke Kujenya FOR MANY people, a glass of orange juice is simply part of breakfast. It is familiar, refreshing and easy to drink. But research suggests that the popular fruit drink may offer benefits that go beyond its taste. JKNewsMedia.com writes that a study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research found that drinking [&helli...
By Tarun Sai Lomte A United Kingdom (UK) Biobank analysis followed more than 3,600 adults with type 2 diabetes to examine how diet, sleep, physical activity, and social habits relate to major cardiovascular events and survival. Study: Mediterranean lifestyle and risk of adverse cardiovascular events, all-cause and cardiovascular mortality amon...
Story by Ciaran Foreman, Daily Mail MILLIONS OF Britons taking popular blood pressure medication may be at risk of developing deadly kidney problems, experts have warned. A study found that patients taking drugs such as amlodipine and lacidipine were at a 33 per cent higher risk of complications like kidney disease than those taking other [&h...
By Joke Kujenya A POUNDING headache can be easy to dismiss. So can another sleepless night, an upset stomach or that frustrating moment when concentrating on even the simplest task suddenly feels difficult. But when such experiences begin to pile up, the body and mind may be responding to more pressure than they can comfortably […]
By Peoplesmind YOUR BODY often sends warning signals when something is wrong. While not every symptom indicates a serious illness, some signs should never be ignored because early diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications and even save lives. Here are ten important warning signs everyone should know. 1. Persistent Chest Pain Chest pain...
By JKNewsMedia NEED TO amend Nigeria’s National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) have drawn strong opposition from tobacco control groups, which described the proposed legislation as a reversal of public health gains and urged lawmakers to stop it. JKNewsMedia.com reports that in a joint statement issued on Thursday, the coalition said the NTCA (Am...
By Eniola Olatunji reporting for Patmos Media Line SPECIALIST NURSING training received a boost on Tuesday with the successful conduct of the Post Basic Nursing Oncology and Nephrology Entrance Examination at National Hospital Abuja, marking another step in the hospital’s commitment to developing highly skilled specialist nurses. Repre...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter HUNDREDS OF thousands of young lives could be saved every year through optimal breastfeeding, yet millions of children continue to face the effects of undernutrition as too few infants receive recommended feeding during the earliest months of life. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the World Health Organizat...
By Joke Kujenya, Fellow, 2026 Naija Cancer Watch Fellowship THE ROOM went quiet when a question suddenly appeared on the screen. “Imagine two people receive the exact same cancer diagnosis today. One begins treatment immediately. The other waits for months because they are afraid. What made the difference?” JKNewsMedia.com reports that for sev...
By Joke Kujenya FOR MANY families, a glass of fruit juice with breakfast, a bottle of sports drink after football practice or a can of soda during weekend outings may seem like harmless childhood treats. But new research suggests those everyday drinking habits could quietly shape heart health for decades, JKNewsMedia.com reports. A major stud...
