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Health · Premium Times ·Hot tea, coffee linked to higher risk of oesophageal cancer — Study
A study has linked drinking very hot tea or coffee with an increased risk of oesophageal cancer. The finding concerns the temperature of these beverages rather than tea or coffee consumption generally, highlighting a possible health risk associated with regularly consuming them at very high temperatures.
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Health · Vanguard ·Suspected alcohol poisoning: Ondo govt confirms 29 deaths, 60 cases
The Ondo State Government has confirmed 29 deaths and 60 reported cases linked to suspected alcohol poisoning. Authorities are treating the incident as a public health concern, although the headline does not provide details on the affected locations, the type of alcohol involved, or the ongoing response.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·₦22.3m farmer grant scheme, herbal products scandal: Police arrest suspect as NAFDAC takes over
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged scandal involving a ₦22.3 million farmer grant scheme and herbal products. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has taken over the matter, indicating that the investigation now includes regulatory scrutiny of the herbal products and the circumstances surrounding the grant scheme.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Issues with heartburns
The Nigerian Tribune headline points to a discussion of problems associated with heartburn, likely focusing on the condition’s symptoms, possible causes, effects, or management. However, the headline provides no further details about the specific issues examined, affected individuals, or any medical guidance offered.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·My hearing challenge
The piece discusses an individual’s hearing challenge, focusing on the subject as indicated by the headline. No further details about the condition, its causes, treatment, or personal circumstances are provided.
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Health · Daily Post ·Osun govt urges health unions to shelve planned strike over UNIOSUNTH PPP
The Osun State Government has appealed to health-sector unions to suspend a planned strike linked to the proposed public-private partnership arrangement for the Osun State University Teaching Hospital. The call indicates efforts to prevent industrial action while concerns surrounding the hospital’s planned PPP are addressed.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Is this epilepsy?
The Nigerian Tribune headline raises a health-related question about whether a particular condition or episode may be epilepsy. It does not provide enough information to identify the symptoms, person involved, diagnosis, or medical guidance, so the headline alone supports only a general reference to possible epilepsy.
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Health · PM News ·60 cases, 29 deaths – Ondo govt gives update on suspected alcohol poisoning
Ondo State Government has reported an update on suspected alcohol poisoning, recording 60 cases and 29 deaths. The figures indicate the scale of the incident but do not provide further details in the headline about the affected communities, the cause of the poisoning, or the authorities’ response.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Tired of medications
The headline indicates a discussion about people who are weary of taking medications. The available information does not specify whether the concern involves side effects, treatment duration, cost, or another health-related issue, so the subject is presented broadly as medication fatigue.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·Can I throw away my glasses?
The Nigerian Tribune headline raises a question about whether a person can stop using eyeglasses. It likely concerns vision correction and the circumstances under which glasses may no longer be needed, but the headline alone does not provide details about medical advice, treatment options or individual eligibility.
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Health · Vanguard ·Weight-loss drug may also slow ageing – Study
A study suggests that a drug commonly associated with weight loss may also have effects linked to slower ageing. The finding points to a possible additional health benefit, although the headline does not provide details about the drug, research methods, or the strength of the evidence.
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Health · Vanguard ·Heartbeat by sound: Scientists develop non-invasive pacemaker
Scientists have developed a non-invasive pacemaker that uses sound to help regulate the heartbeat. The innovation could offer an alternative to conventional implanted devices, potentially reducing the need for surgery, though the headline does not provide details about its testing, effectiveness or clinical availability.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
2 dead as FCT records diphtheria outbreak
Two people have died in the Federal Capital Territory following an outbreak of diphtheria, a serious bacterial disease. The report indicates that health authorities are dealing with the outbreak in the Nigerian capital, although the headline does not provide further details on the number of cases, affected areas, or response measures.
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Health · Leadership News ·
Diphtheria: Plateau Govt Re-opens Schools
The Plateau State Government has reopened schools following the diphtheria situation. The headline indicates a policy update affecting educational institutions in the state, but provides no further details on the timing, conditions, public health measures, or the extent of the outbreak.
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Health · Leadership News ·
FCTA Confirms 5 Diphtheria Cases, 2 Deaths
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has confirmed five cases of diphtheria, a potentially serious infectious disease, in the territory. Authorities also reported two deaths linked to the outbreak, highlighting a significant public health concern in the affected area.
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Health · Vanguard ·‘If God saves me, I’ll never drink again’ – Survivor of Ondo herbal drink tragedy
A survivor of the Ondo herbal drink tragedy has expressed a desire to stop drinking, saying he would never consume alcohol again if he recovers. The statement highlights the personal consequences of the incident and the survivor’s resolve to change his drinking habits.
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Health · Nigerian Tribune ·When a child’s cough is more than ‘just catarrh’: Hidden danger of respiratory infections
The report highlights that a child’s cough, often dismissed as ordinary catarrh, may indicate an underlying respiratory infection. It draws attention to the potential health risks associated with such infections and the importance of recognising symptoms that may require medical attention, particularly when respiratory problems appear persistent or severe.
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Health · Vanguard ·Diphtheria: Abuja barber’s ‘surgery’ made child bleed to death
A report by Vanguard examines the death of a child in Abuja after a barber allegedly carried out a procedure described as surgery, resulting in severe bleeding. The incident is linked to concerns surrounding diphtheria and raises questions about unqualified medical treatment and child safety.
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Health · Daily Trust ·
Budgeting for mortality: The fiscal strangulation of Nigerian healthcare
The Daily Trust headline examines how Nigeria’s approach to healthcare budgeting may be contributing to severe financial pressure within the sector and worsening mortality concerns. It points to a connection between limited or constrained public funding, the health system’s capacity to provide care, and potential consequences for patients and national health outcomes.
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Health · ThisDay ·
Two Die from Diphtheria Outbreak in Abuja
Two people have died following a diphtheria outbreak in Abuja, according to ThisDay. The report highlights the outbreak and its confirmed fatalities, underscoring a public health concern in Nigeria’s capital. No further details about the number of cases, affected areas, or response measures are provided in the headline.
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