Tuberculosis is deadly but could be prevented

HealthLifestyleTuberculosis is deadly but could be prevented

PilotnewsFebruary 16, 2020

Dealing with Tuberculosis head-on may not just be enough. Here are an expert explanation of the realities of this deadly diseases, and  of course some active prevention tips. It is the objective of this feature article to attempt an in depth understanding of the disease “Tuberculosis” from the following perspectives: Strategies for prevention Overview of the disease Tuberculosis Symptoms and signs of active TB Causes of B. Strategies for T.B prevention In a nutshell, global...

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Your vagina should smell and if your man doesn’t like it DUMP him!

HealthWellnessYour vagina should smell and if your man doesn’t like it DUMP him!

PilotnewsFebruary 15, 2020

Leading gynecologist urges women to ditch ‘abusive’ partners who complain about their natural odor Dr Jen Gunter says men complaining about your natural smell is a ‘form of abuse’ The Canadian gynecologist revealed she once dumped a boyfriend for this Has warned intimate hygiene products upset natural pH balance of intimate bits This leaves you at a greater risk of infections and actually increase bad smells  Mayo Clinic experts explain when you should see a...

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Your Partner’s Body Scent Could Help You Sleep Well – Study

HealthNewsYour Partner’s Body Scent Could Help You Sleep Well – Study

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)February 15, 2020

The smell of your partner could help put an end to the struggle to sleep, a new study shows. The research conducted by the University of British Colombia, showed that participants who were exposed to the scent of their romantic partners over the night, had better sleep experience even though their partners were not present. Scientists arrived at the findings after examining sleep data of 155 people recruited for the study. Each participant was asked...

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Nigeria: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak jumps to 70

HealthNewsNigeriaNigeria: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak jumps to 70

PilotnewsFebruary 13, 2020

Authorities say number of suspected cases increased from more than 700 to 1,708 as Nigeria grapples with epidemic The death toll in Nigeria from an outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 70 as confirmed cases shot up, according to authorities. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Nigerian agency responsible for the management of disease outbreaks, said in its week six update on Thursday that eight new deaths from Lassa fever were reported...

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First American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

HealthNewsWorldFirst American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

A 60-year-old diagnosed with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has reportedly become the first U.S. citizen to die of the novel virus. The patient died at Jinyintian Hospital in Wuhan on Thursday, The New York Times reported. The U.S. Embassy in Beijing confirmed the patient’s death Friday night but gave few other details. “We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss,” a spokesman for the embassy said, according to the Times. “Out of respect...

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More African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

AfricaHealthNewsWorldMore African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

The total count of confirmed coronavirus cases globally has already surpassed 25,000—yet none of those have been recorded in Africa, Yomi Kazeem reports. In the wake of suspected cases in Ethiopia, Botswana, Namibia, Ghana, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire, several countries have stepped up proactive measures in a bid to ensure the best chance of containing a possible outbreak. While several international airports across the continent have already introduced screening and checks, Mauritius has introduced mandatory...

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25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

HealthNewsNigeria25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

Izu Emmanuel (Abuja City Editor)February 7, 2020

Dr Samuel Ankeli, the Special Adviser (SA) to President Muhammadu Buhari on Disability, says 25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities. Ankeli made the disclosure on Thursday in Ilorin while addressing physically challenged students of the University of Ilorin during the launch of the maiden edition of  a programme titled “Ability in Disability”, organised by the students. The presidential aide pledged to assist the university in securing hostel accommodation and special centres for its physically...

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Coronavirus kills Chinese doctor, WHO expresses sadness

HealthTravelWorldCoronavirus kills Chinese doctor, WHO expresses sadness

PilotnewsFebruary 6, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO)  on Thursday says the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection has killed a Chinese physician, Dr Li Wenliang, expressing sadness over the doctor’s death. WHO, in a tweet posted on its official Twitter page on Thursday said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Li Wenliang. We all need to celebrate work that he did on #2019nCoV.” Wenliang, on Feb. 6, died of the novel coronavirus infection at an Intensive...

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No coronavirus case in Lagos – Commissioner

HealthNewsNigeriaNo coronavirus case in Lagos – Commissioner

PilotnewsFebruary 2, 2020

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has debunked the rumours making the round over a case of novel coronavirus in the state, saying that there is no suspected or confirmed case of the virus. Abayomi gave the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. He urged citizens to disregard the misinformation on social media as well as any other information about the virus that did not emanate from his ministry,...

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Devastations of Tuberculosis: Free drugs might not just be enough in reducing this disease

ColumnsHealthDevastations of Tuberculosis: Free drugs might not just be enough in reducing this disease

PilotnewsFebruary 2, 2020

Four years ago, Majek Oscar (not real name) thought the cause of his temporary loss of sight was mere eyes infection. Then in 2018, after initial denial, he experienced series of signs that made him feel all was not well and confirmed the fear of his family and friends that he was not feeling well. He started having fever, coughing persistently, feeling extremely tired and boils developed all over his body. “It is a very...

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