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This combination created on October 1, 2018 of a file picture taken on September 18, 2014 in Taipeh shows Tasuku Honjo (L) of Japan and James P Allison (R) of the US. James P Allison of the US and Tasuku Honjo of Japan won the 2018 Nobel Medicine Prize for research that has revolutionised the treatment of cancer, the jury said on October 1, 2018. PHOTO: SAM YEH / AFP Two immunologists, James Allison of the US and Tasuku Honjo of Japan, won the 2018 Nobel Medicine Prize for research into how the body’s natural defences can fight cancer, the jury said on Monday. Unlike more traditional forms of cancer treatment that directly target cancer cells — often with severe side-effects — Allison and Honjo figured out how to help the patient’s own immune system tackle the cancer more quickly. The pioneering discoveries led to treatments targeting proteins made by some immune system cells that act as a “brake” on the body’s natural defences killing cancer cells. The Nobel Assem...

The Best Weight-Loss Solution You’ve Never Heard Of Dr Oz had always kept this weight-loss secret reserved for his high paying celebrity clients until recently. He said he felt like he had to let his audience know because he was tired of hearing countless stories about his viewers throwing away thousands of dollars on expensive dietary supplements or dangerous surgical procedures that make big promises that often do far more harm than good. As a result, a few weeks ago  he shared the simple solution with everyone watching his show, and he had previously only shared it with his celeb clients! He actually discovered this weight-loss miracle when multiple celebrity friends and clients were constantly reaching out to him hoping for a solution to look slimmer to prolong their career without going in for surgery.

Lassa Fever has proven itself to be a silent killer with a record high of about 110 deaths between January and March 2018, a figure higher than the total number of affected persons in the entire 2017. In order to prevent a spread of the disease, it has become necessary to be fully aware of what it is, the symptoms, as well as some preventive measures. What is Lassa Fever? The World Health Organisation describes Lassa fever as a zoonotic disease, meaning that humans become infected from contact with infected animals. The animal reservoir, or host, of Lassa virus is a rodent of the genus Mastomys, commonly known as the “multimammate rat.” Mastomys rats infected with Lassa virus do not become ill, but they can shed the virus in their urine and faeces. Though first described in the 1950s, the virus causing Lassa disease was not identified until 1969. The virus is a single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the virus family Arenaviridae. Also according to the W.H.O, about 80% o...

It's important to take care of your mouth and teeth starting in childhood. If you don't, you could have problems with your teeth and gums - like cavities or even tooth loss. Here's how to keep your mouth and teeth healthy: Brush your teeth every day with a fluoride toothpaste Clean between your teeth every day with floss or another type of between-the-teeth cleaner Snack smart - limit sugary snacks Don't smoke or chew tobacco See your dentist or oral health professional regularly. Daily Tips for Good Oral Hygiene Bacteria can live in your mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. In order to keep your mouth clean, you must practice good oral hygiene every day. What is plaque? Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing bacteria that accumulates on teeth, including where toothbrushes can't reach. Many of the foods you eat cause the bacteria in your mouth to pr...

How to Take Care of Your Eyes Diet and regular upkeep are two important factors in taking care of your eyes. Eye exercises can restore your sight. Your eyes are the window to the world. It's important that you take care of them. 1. Eat lots of fruits and veggies! Carrots, loaded with beta carotene are especially helpful in maintaining healthy eyes. That's because beta carotene is an antioxidant that reduces the risk of macular degeneration. Broccoli, bell peppers, and brussels sprouts are also great for your eyes, containing lots of vitamin C. Okay, they're not the greatest tasting vegetables in the world (or maybe you love them, in which case good for you!) so dip them in hummus or other yummy yogurt spreads to make them palatable. Wild salmon and sardines are also healthy options for your eyes. That's because they contain omega-3 fats, which are the good fats for your body. These omega-3s protect tiny blood vessels in the eyes. Sweet pot...

Know your life status Your average life expectancy here in the U.S. is just over 84 years if you’re a man, while women can add two years to that number for a life expectancy of 86. However last year, for the first time in more than a decade, the life expectancy in the U.S. dropped. It’s too early to tell what all the causes behind the fall in the number of years we can expect to live involve or if the trend will continue. But, it does illustrate the need to take your health into your own hands and do all that you can to live longer and healthier now. So, here are a five ways to add years to your life you might not have thought of. 1 Get nutty You may have heard that eating nuts is healthy but did you know those tasty little treats can lengthen your years on the planet? That’s right, according to one study, tracking the lifestyle of Seventh-Day Adventists, a group known for their longevity, people who ate nuts 5 days a week or more, lived on average 2.9 years...

Common cold, which includes symptoms such as cough, sneezing or runny nose, is a viral infection that involves the upper respiratory system and may not need serious medical attention. However, sometimes it could develop into a health complication like bronchitis, pneumonia, an ear infection, sinusitis, or an asthma attack. In the case of Pnuemonia, it is the inflammation of the lungs caused by a bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs get filled with pus which may become solid. Such inflammation may affect both lungs, resulting in ‘double pneumonia’, or only one, ‘single pneumonia’. Two extremes of human life, which include the young, (those below age two) and the old, (those above age 65), are considered to be the most vulnerable considering their low levels of immunity. However, those between other age groups can also be susceptible to pneumonia infection when the immune system is week. Symptoms of the disease include cough, fever, chest pain, fast breathing a...

Most of us could live without medicine.but no one can live without water.in fact,OVER[57%] of the human body is water.if everyone living in farms and villages made best use of water,the amount of sickness and death-especially of children-could probably be cut in half. Boiling Water EXAMPLE: correct use of water is basic both in the prevention and treatment of diarrhea.in many areas diarrhea is the most common cause of sickness and death in small children. contaminated[unclean]water is often part of the cause. Basic Usefulness of Water An important part of the prevention of diarrhea are: 1.  is to boil water used for drinking. 2.  for preparing foods this is especially important for babies. 3.  babies bottle. 4.  eating utensils should also be boiled. 5.  washing one's hands with soap and water after a bowel movement [shitting] and before eating or handling food is as important. TREATMENT: the common cause of death in children with diarrhea se...

Cactus juice can be used to clean wounds when there is no boiled water and no way to get any. Cardon cactus also helps stop a wound from bleeding, because the juice makes the cut bloood vessels squeze shut. Botanical Name:  Cactaceae Cactus Plant PROCEDURE: Cut a piece of the cactus with a clean knife and press it firmly against the wound. When the bleeding is under control, tie a piece of the cactus to the wound with a strip of cloth After 2 or 3 hours, take off the cactus and clean the wound with the boiled water and soap.   There are more instructions on how to care for wound and control bleeding on our Site, use the search box and ask how to stop bleding and you get them ready fr your use. Other Cactus Species

Ripe pawpaw are rich in vitamins and also aid digestion. Eating them is especially helpfull for weak or old people who complain of upset stomach when they eat meat,e.g chiken or Eggs. Pawpaw makes these food easier to digest. BOTANICAL NAME of pawpaw is  Carika   papaya . Pawpaw can also help get rid of intestinal worms, although moderm medicines oftenwork better. PROCEDURE: Collect 3 or 4 teaspoons [15-20 ml.] of the 'milk' that comes out when the green fruit or trunk of the tree(pawpaw tree) is cut. Mix the milk with an equal amount of honey Stir it And pull into a cup of hot water. Take the mixture and If poossible, drink along with a laxative (A  laxative  (or purgative) is a food, compound, or medication which when consumed either induces bowel movements or loosens the stool. Laxatives are generally taken when a person has  constipation .) Use with 100% guarranty

To be healthy and strong our bodies needs a balance of different nutritiousfoods every day. At every meal we shoult eat  something from each of these four foods group: 1.BODY-BUILDING FOODS OR PROTEINS; protien are body-building foods.they are necessary for proper growth,for making healthy muscles,brains,and many other parts of our bodies to grow and be EVERYONE SHOULD IT EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN EVERY DAY. FOODS HIGH IN PROTEIN are:     1. Meat       2. chicken   3. Egg                                     4. fish       5. seafood 6. milk 7. cheese 8. soybeans 9. insect FOODS WITH SOME PROTEIN: 1. Beans     2. peas       3. lentils   4. nuts 5. groundnut[peanuts] 6. dark green leafy vegetables 7. cereals[wheat,oats,millet,etc.] 2.ENERGY STORAGE FOODS:FAT AND OILS; fat is a concentrated form...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - The number of mumps cases in Arkansas have continued to increase. According to the Arkansas Department of Health there are now 1,764 cases being reported. So far, those cases have come from 12 different counties. Five colleges have been affected by the virus, including the University of Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, and Henderson State University. Doctors are stressing to the public to make sure you are fully vaccinated. Of the 1,764 reported cases, 1,136 of the people were between the ages of 5 and 17. 546 cases are from being over the age of 18.

Smoking is Dangerous to man in almost every way. As it is, smoking is totally not help to the body in the sense that in countries like Nigeria, Africa at large where the weather condition is always hot, smoking will affect the person dangerously by causing a brain disorder. As you smoke as a smoker, the smoke in you inhale is now been going straight to your lungs, and by that deposits of the smoke particles are also resident in the trachea walls of the lungs, making it dark in nature. Continuously smoking can cause a man's death That is why people who smoke addicts, usually have problems with heart, chest, lungs and cancer issues and most at times leads to their deaths. Smoking can help causes stomach ulcer or make them worse. Children whose parent smoke have more cases of pneumonia and other respiratory illness than children whose parent do not smoke. Smoking increases your chance of suffering or dying from heart disease or stroke. With the above dangers...

Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government to address the issues of the state of health in the country, as well as the doctors’ welfare or face a total indefinite withdrawal of services. The National Executives of the Resident Doctors held a press briefing led by the National President, Dr. Ugochukwu Onyebueze, on Monday after their meeting in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. They observed that the health of Nigerian citizens is not being given the attention it deserves due to worsening health indices and dilapidated infrastructures in health institutions in the country. They also noted the undermining of staff welfare in tertiary health institutions, selective and vindictive non-payment of members who agitate for their dues, epileptic pension and remittance deductions and enormous burden of unpaid salaries among other issues. The association lamented that despite assurances from the federal and...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - The Arkansas Department of Health is tying the mumps outbreak in northwest Arkansas to a community of Marshall Islanders. ADH said the community accounted for about 60 percent of the state's 2,220 reported cases. The mumps outbreak began in August 2016. The department isn't sure why so many Marshallese people are infected, but they are now investigating if the vaccine is less effective for certain people.

Most happy relationship today leads to happy marriage. Any relationship that is built on a happy foundation and bricks can withstand trial times and ends up producing a happy marriage and also a happy family. The following tips can help you build and maintain a happy relationship or marriage as well; 1. Accept your role and maintain it: “Remember a man is the head of the family” but seems most woman has forgotten this in recent times. Accepting your role in a relationship or marriage means playing your either the role of a husband or wife, In any relationship or marriage a man has some special duties or roles to play in order to make it a happy one some these are; (a) Treat and care for your wife tenderly compliment her always. (b) Love your wife so much that you are willing to put her interests ahead of your own women love it. As a woman there are certain roles you ought to play for your relationship to be a happy one some them are as follows; (a) Respect your man deeply...

The Nigerian Customs Service has intercepted 102 bags of plastic bags which smugglers were planning to sell into the Nigerian market. NAN reports that the federal operations unit in Ikeja made the discovery of the plastic rice branded “Beat Tomato Rice” with not manufacturing date. Plastic rice Comptroller Mohammed Haruna who is the customs area controller spoke on Tuesday, December 20 explaining that the rice was stored for the yuletide period. He explained that officers intercepted the plastic rice along Ikeja area on Monday and that a suspect was arrested in connection with the seizure. He said: “Before now, I thought it was a rumour that the plastic rice is all over the country but with this seizure, I have been totally convinced that such rice exists. Rice Mill wiith many bags of rice “We have done the preliminary analysis on the plastic rice. After boiling, it was sticky and only God knows what would have happened if people consumed it. “I advise those econom...

The Ogun State government has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in the state in southwest Nigeria. The disease reportedly claimed the life of an assistant chief nursing officer at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba in Abeokuta, the state’s capital. The incident was confirmed on Tuesday by the Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Mr Babatunde Ipaye. Mr Ipaye said that about 196 primary contacts with the victim and possible secondary contacts were being monitored with a view to keeping a tab on them. He noted that though the primary source of the new case was yet to be identified, the case is being investigated. Necessary precautions are being taken to curtail the spread of the disease, he stated. The commissioner urged the people of the state not to exercise any unnecessary apprehension over the development. He, however, asked them to always maintain a high level of personal hygiene to nib possible infection in the bud. After the outbreak of the disease was reporte...

Actress Olayode Juliana, aka Toyo Baby in the popular series ‘Jenifa’s Dairy’, is one young and talented lady who knows her onions. Presently engaged in a number of skills and entrepreneurship programmes, the actress speaks to DUPE AYINLA-OLASUNKANMI on her journey, while also making other amazing revelations about herself. How did you end up as a motivational speaker? My mentor, Mr. Timi Adigun helped me discover my talent. I used to think no one would listen to me and that I don’t have what it takes for people to listen to me but he encouraged me. He would give me responsibilities to talk about at Bible Study and in church. He gave me assignments that made me start enjoying talking to people and brought me out of my shell. Aside Jenifa’s Diary, have you featured in any other movies? Yes. I have featured in other movies like Where Does Beauty Go, Rivers Between, Couple of Days, and others. Tell us about the life of a writer? The life of a writer is a very original and cr...

                         If you have been thinking that the only advantage you get from sex is just pleasure, then you are wrong, there are other health benefit of having sex regularly. In this article, I will talk to you about 5 sweet reasons you should have sex everyday. Its a complete eye opener for all men. Does Your Woman Scream Your Name When Having Sex With You? If No, Make It Happen Tonight With Just 1 Single Natural Solution, It Is Fun and the Experience is Superb. Most men suffer from weak erection, premature ejaculation, low sperm count and others. This the reason why their women are never satisfied with them. If you Don’t Last Long in Bed as a Man. 1.  It improves cardiovascular health: According to a recent study, men who have sex more than twice a week, have a lesser risk of getting a heart attack, than men who had sex less than once a month. Why will you want to be at the risk of...