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Environmental Officers Wiped Out 4,400 Rats From Six Markets In Lagos

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The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Lagos State chapter, on Monday, said that it killed no fewer than 4,400 rats at six major markets in the state under its de-rat market programme.

STEPS On How Prevent Yourself and Family From Lassa Fever

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Please take this prevention measures to protect you and your home from the deadly Lassa Virus.

Wife of VP Osinbajo Steps with Other Women For Walk Against Cancer

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Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo's wife Dolapo Osinbajo was pictured in FCT Abuja leading other women for an early morning walk for cancer awareness.

Health Benefits of Lemon You Should Know

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A glass of lemon water to start your day could keep the doctor away… Why do I say that? Because according to Hippocrates “All disease begin in the gut” and modern research has been conclusive that an unhealthy gut leads to a myriad of diseases like diabetes and obesity.

Ebola vaccine works, offering 100% protection in African trial

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A highly unusual clinical trial in Guinea has shown for the first time that an Ebola vaccine protects people from the deadly virus. The study, published online today by The Lancet, shows that the injection offered contacts of Ebola cases 100% protection starting 10 days after they received a single shot of the vaccine, which is produced by Merck. Scientists say the vaccine could help to finally bring an end to the epidemic in West Africa, now more than 18 months old.

Shocking Negative Effect Of Abortion You Need To Know

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Abortion as generally known is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so it does not result in the birth of a baby. Research has shed more light on the disadvantages of having an abortion.

The Real Reasons Why Women Live Longer Than Men

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It is a fact of life that men enjoy certain physical advantages over women. On average, men are stronger, taller, faster and less likely to be overweight. But none of these attributes seem to matter over the long haul. For whatever the physical virtues of maleness, longevity is not among them.

Strange Illness Attack Irele Community in Ondo; Victims gets Blind, Dies few Hours Later

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Panic has hit Ondo state where, based on the recent update, 27 people died from a mysterious unidentified ailment.

Ten Signs You May Have Kidney Disease

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By Leslie Spry, M.D., FACP Most don't know it -- Over 90 percent of people with signs of kidney disease are unaware of it.

Negative Side Effects Of Too Much Sex

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The question of how much sex is too much sex is really a burning question in the hearts of many young people. It may be wrong to attach a figure to how much sex is too much sex, but the moment you start losing your strength & vitality, you may have to watch it.

Five UNBELIEVABLE Health Benefits Of African Cherry (Agbalumo, Udara)

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Popularly called Agbalumo, Udara, and Otien in some parts of Nigeria, the African cherry fruit has lots of health benefits that will surprise anyone!

I Have Lived With HIV For 15 Years -Kenny Badmus

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Popular Brand expert, Mr. Kehinde Bademosi, also known as Kenny Badmus revealed today how he has lived with the HIV virus for 15 years. Bellanaija reports.

Why Do Men Get Erections In The Morning

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Sometimes it is amusing, sometimes – rather inconvenient. But what is the story behind this morning ritual of the majority of men?

Texas Nurse Tested Positive for Ebola in USA

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Another health care worker at the Texas Presbyterian Hospital has tested positive to Ebola, a few days after a nurse, Nina Pham, tested positive. The new case is also one of those who attended to late Thomas Eric Duncan, the Liberian who took Ebola to America. 

Panic in Liberian villages as two Ebola victims 'rise from the dead'

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There's currently panic, fear and confusion in two villages in Nimba County in Liberia after reports that two female Ebola victims have risen from the dead.

EBOLA: Lagos state Primary and Secondary School Gets New Resumption Date Oct 8

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The NUT and other bodies and individuals who were against the September 22nd resumption date of primary and secondary schools in Lagos have succeeded as the Lagos state government have approved a new resumption date. Schools will now resume October 8th. Governor Fashola approved the new resumption date at a stakeholders' forum which held today Sunday September 21st in Lagos. He said they decided to postpone the date to allow for the distribution of Ebola preventive materials in schools across the state

Lagos State Assembly Place Ban Public Smoking.

  The Lagos State House of Assembly, western Nigeria on Monday evening passed a bill that now places fine of N10,000, three months imprisonment or both for first offenders.