Normal-looking skin may harbour cancer- new study
Skin with few apparent freckles or blemishes may harbour sun-damaged DNA changes that might lead to cancer, according to a study conducted by scientists at the University of Queensland…
To avoid cancer, organ damage, other diseases, stop using bleaching creams – NAFDACÂ
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC DG. By Olatunde Ajayi Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has cautioned Nigerians against continuous use of…
Three key thing you must do to reduce cancer burden – Cancer expert
By Oluwafunke Ishola A Chief Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, Prof. Francis Durosinmi-Etti, has identified three key things a person must do to contain the burden of cancer. He recommends…
Doctors repair damaged liver outside body and successfully implants it in cancer patient
From theory to practice: after announcing in 2020 that they had developed a machine to repair injured livers and keep them alive outside the body for a week, scientists have…
Skin bleaching fuels cancer of the kidney, infertility in women – Gynaecologist
Prof. Ernest Orji of the Department of Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, says women in the habit of bleaching their skins are prone to the cancer…
International Cancer Survivors Day 2020: Covid-19 as a Wake-Up Call
“Goodness is the only investment that never fails. Those who bring sunshine cannot keep it from themselves.” – Thor The first Sunday in June every year (Sunday, June 7 in…
‘It’s not my portion’ is major cause of cancer death in Africa – Expert
A Public Health Physician, Dr Chioma Nwakanma has attributed the general belief and saying ‘it is not my portion’ to leading cause of cancer death in Africa. Nwakanma, who is…
Senator Ben Bruce loses wife to cancer
Lady Evelyn Murray-Bruce, wife of Senator Ben Murray-Bruce is dead. She died Friday morning of cancer in a US hospital. She has battled the illness for a long time, according…
Poor oral hygiene can cause cancer; here’s how – Expert
Dr Charles Ononiwu, associate Professor and Chief Consultant Maxillofacial surgeon, says poor oral hygiene can lead to cancer in oral or facial region of the body. Ononiwu, who is the…
Women hear this: ‘Push-up’ bra could lead to cancer – Expert
A Gynecologist at the Specialists’ Hospital, Bauchi, Dr Habiba Ismail, has cautioned women on their choice of brassier to allow free flow of blood to the breast region. Ismail gave…