A World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative for South-west Nigeria, Dr. Ganiyu Alabi, weekend reviewed the tuberculosis scourge in the country and said Federal Government and other corporate organisations needed to support WHO's effort to wipe out the disease in the

Moderate to severe cases of the nighttime breathing problem known as obstructive sleep apnea significantly increases the risk of suffering a stroke, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 23 in

When primitive nerve cells begin forming an eye in the mouse embryo, they are programmed to build a retina. But the ability to see depends upon connecting the retina to the brain via the optic nerve. Unless these embryonic cells

Oklahoma State physiologists may have found a common link to problems suffered by athletes, horses and cold-air workers that could lead to progress in understanding development of asthma and explain why winter is "flu season." Specifically, their "data are the

Men consuming higher levels of dairy products, especially low fat dairy foods, have a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Higher education may help women sleep better at night, but it may have the opposite effect on men.

An ingredient found in over-the-counter cough medicines may help ease the pain of fibromyalgia, according to new research from the University of Florida.

Living with chronic low back pain? A British study says surgery and intensive rehabilitation may be equally good options.

Breastfeeding may provide blood pressure benefits for children equal to exercise and cutting back on salt.

Having a spouse or partner may give patients an edge in coping with prostate cancer.

Study Shows First-Graders Squirm After Caffeinated Cola

Secondhand smoke's heart damage often rivals that of active smoking, and even a little exposure may have an impact, researchers say.

Dapoxetine Improves Sex Satisfaction for Men and Partners; Levitra May Help, Too

Treating Chronic Cough Can Improve Mood

Study Shows Lower Death Rate With Surgery for Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Pomegranate juice may help thwart the return of prostate cancer after surgery or radiation for the disease, says a new study.

THE 58th Annual World Health Assembly began last week in Geneva, the headquarters of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The killers of malaria and HIV/AIDS, and the fact that half the world does not have access to essential medicines, should

A crisis looms at Nairobi's Kenyatta National Hospital. Yesterday 5,000 workers vowed to go on strike from today.

At least 32 activists were trained in Hu¡la province since last March by the Angolan Red Cross (CVA) to sensitise the people about the sexually transmitted diseases, with highlight to HIV/AIDS virus, in the southern region.