Health
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No, bras do not cause breast cancer
Claim: On September 26, 2024, X user @chude__ posted: “These bras cause breast Cancer?” This question reflects a widespread online video of a doctor stating that wearing bras, especially underwire or tight-fitting ones, may lead…
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“Women’s Reproductive Health is about our Lives, Not just Babies” —Michelle Obama
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has called out the lack of understanding and consideration for women’s reproductive health in political and religious decision-making, highlighting the disconnect between policy and women’s lived realities. In a recent…
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Ayoade Alakija Appointed Global Ambassador for Antimicrobial Resistance
The federal government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ayoade Alakija, a globally renowned health advocate, as its ministerial global ambassador for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Ayoade would be critical in championing the One Health…
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WHO Unveils Guideline For Managing Sickle Cell in Pregnant Women
To reduce the growing health challenges of pregnant women diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anaemia, the World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled out its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell during pregnancy. Sickle…