Lassa Fever: Benue Death Toll Rises

Lassa Fever: Benue Death Toll Rises

Health authorities in Benue State have sounded the alarm over a surging Lassa fever outbreak that has claimed ten lives, including five medical doctors. As of late February 2026, the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi reported 28 suspected cases, with 17 confirmed positive and currently under intensive care. The Chief Medical Director,…

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NCDC Warns of Lassa Fever Surge Among Medical Personnel

ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a high-priority advisory following a sharp spike in Lassa fever infections among the nation’s frontline defenders. As of Epidemiological Week 7 of the 2025/2026 transmission season, 15 healthcare workers have tested positive for the viral hemorrhagic illness, with two confirmed fatalities. This…

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From Youth To Midlife: How Exercise Habits Decide Your Blood Pressure Fate

Staying physically active in your teens and early twenties may feel like enough, but growing evidence suggests that what truly protects the heart is sustained exercise through young adulthood and middle age. A long-term study tracking more than 5,000 adults across four US cities has found that maintaining higher-than-recommended levels of physical activity—particularly from early…

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Popular Food Preservatives Linked To Higher Cancer And Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Emerging scientific evidence is raising fresh concerns about the safety of common food preservatives widely used in processed foods. Two large-scale studies conducted by French health researchers suggest that frequent consumption of certain preservatives may increase the risk of developing cancer and type 2 diabetes. The findings are based on data from a long-running national…

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The Quiet Power of Everyday Foods: Why What You Eat Daily Matters More Than You Think

Healthy living is often marketed as dramatic — strict diets, expensive supplements and extreme lifestyle changes. But health experts say the real foundation of wellness lies not in trends, but in everyday choices, especially the foods we eat consistently. Much like bananas — simple, accessible and often overlooked — many ordinary foods quietly support the…

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Nollywood Actress and Producer Allwell Ademola Dies at 49

The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the sudden death of actress and producer Allwell Ademola. She passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 49. While official details are still emerging, initial reports from colleagues indicate she suffered a heart attack at her home. The news has sent shockwaves through…

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