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Is marijuana use associated with a higher risk of cancer?
As the use of marijuana is increasing in the United States, researchers are asking whether the use of this substance — particularly...
Can you smoke and donate blood?
The majority of people can donate blood. However, those who use nicotine products, cannabis products, or both may wonder whether or not...
How to treat female hair loss
Female hair loss can happen for a variety of reasons, such as genetics, changing hormone levels, or as part of the natural...
Do soft drinks affect women’s bone health?
A recent study has identified an association between consuming two soft drinks per day and an increased risk of hip fracture...
How fruit and vegetable compounds help prevent colorectal cancer
Flavonoids are compounds that are naturally present in fruit and vegetables. Scientists have known for 20 years that they can help...
Stigmatisation of people living with HIV fuelling spread of virus
As the world marks the 2019 World Aids Day today, stigmatisation and discrimination against Persons Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) remain the twin...
Weed: Can it kill you?
While marijuana may have both short and long term adverse side effects, there is limited research as to whether using it can...
Education, Health, Justice Ministries Rank Low in ‘Ethics, Integrity Compliance’ – ICPC
The ICPC has scored the Federal Ministries of Education, Health and Justice low in its assessment of ethics and integrity standards in...
What causes pain under the left armpit?
Pain under the left armpit can be concerning, and many people associate any pain on the left side of their body with...
How barriers to family planning trigger rise in maternal mortality
Experts have emphasised on the need for Nigerians to embrace family planning fully as part of measures to curb maternal and infant...
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