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Hypertension: The silent killer, by Falmata Maaji Muhammad

Hypertension: The silent killer, by Falmata Maaji Muhammad Story by Falmata Maaji Muhammad (Student at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt) High blood pressure (hypertension) is something we hear about often. But why is it called the silent killer? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 1.4 billion people worldwide live with hypertension, that’s 1 in 3 adults. Sadly, only 1 in 4 manage to keep it under control. What is Hypertension? Hypertension means the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. • Normal: below 130/80 mmHg • High: 130–140 mmHg or more (systolic/...
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15 dead as...

15 dead as Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak At least 15 people have died following a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic...
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Autophagy: How the...

Autophagy: How the body eats itself during fasting When the body goes without food for an extended period, typically between 14 and 24 hours, it...
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UNICEF warns of...

UNICEF warns of child mortality crisis as 420,000 Nigerian children risk death from malnutrition The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that unless urgent...
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NAFDAC raises alarm...

NAFDAC raises alarm over fake Cowbell milk in circulation The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday warned Nigerians about...
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Tinubu slashes dialysis...

Tinubu slashes dialysis costs in federal hospitals Story by Susan Mbamah  In a move aimed at easing the financial strain on Nigerians with kidney disease, President...
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Iranian company unveils...

Iranian company unveils new drug to treat diabetes, obesity Story by Susan Mbamah An Iranian knowledge-based company has unveiled a homegrown medicine aimed at treatment of...
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4 siblings die...

4 siblings die from suspected diphtheria A family in Kano State's Hotoron Yan Dodo community is mourning the tragic loss of four of their five...
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FG approves recruitment...

FG approves recruitment of 50 doctors, 100 nurses for Correctional Centres The Federal Government has approved the employment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to...
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7 health benefits...

7 health benefits of guava fruit and leaves Story by Jessica Mbamah Guava fruit and leaves contain nutrients, including vitamin C and potassium, that may help...
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