Guess What! Medical Tourism Is Slowing Down In Nigeria. And it’s Real. Here Are The facts:
20 Oct
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Guess What! Medical Tourism Is Slowing Down In Nigeria. And it’s Real. Here Are The facts:

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Outbound medical tourism is showing signs of decline. While Nigerians still spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually on foreign healthcare, recent CBN data shows a sharp drop in forex allocation for medical travel—from $3.82 million in 2023 to just $2.41 million officially recorded in 2024. Over 95% of 2024’s spending occurred in January, with six months recording zero allocation. That’s not just a dip—it’s a signal of change. Why? Because Nigeria is finally treating healthcare as a legacy, not a luxury. But what about Japa? Yes, over 15,000 Nigerian doctors currently practice abroad. The broader health-worker migration is significant, though not as high as the oft-cited figure of 94,000. Nigeria’s doctor-to-patient ratio is estimated at 1:8,000—far above the WHO’s recommended 1:600. Still, the tide is turning. The Federal Government is responding with bold reforms:• Retraining 120,000 frontline health workers•...
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Surprising Causes Of High Cholesterol To Avoid
20 Oct
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Surprising Causes Of High Cholesterol To Avoid

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STRESS Chronic stress causes a number of health problems, including high cholesterol. Research shows that it raises your risk for high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and lowers levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol. That’s because stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, trigger changes that may lead to higher blood sugar and inflammation. Over time, this may cause your liver to pump out more cholesterol and blood fats called triglycerides. UNFILTERED COFFEE That French press, Turkish coffee, or espresso habit may brew up trouble for your cholesterol. These coffees don’t use a filter, so oily compounds in the beans called diterpenes seep into your cup. These oils can raise LDL cholesterol. While a serving or two a day is OK, experts recommend no more than four unfiltered coffees a day. MEDICATIONS Some drugs may have an unexpected effect on your cholesterol. These...
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Winemaking music lover to focus on health after blood cancer diagnosis
20 Oct
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Winemaking music lover to focus on health after blood cancer diagnosis

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After 43 years of early rising, nurturing vines and "thriving on stress"Rob Wignall has called time on his family-run winery in Western Australia's Great Southern. In 1981, Mr Wignall's father, Bill, developed a strong interest in wine and decided to research which vines would grow best on their farm, 15 minutes outside Albany. "The science showed the Albany climate was virtually identical to the famous Burgundy region in France," Mr Wignall said.Wignalls Wines was started by Pat (middle) and Bill (right), before son Rob took over in 2004. (Supplied: Rob Wignall)After two decades of producing wine, Mr Wignall's father had to take a step back, as he developed Lewy body dementia, a degenerative brain disease. "When he got ill, he got ill," Mr Wignall said. " took over in 2004 as directors of the business …...
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A common supplement could supercharge cancer treatments
20 Oct
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A common supplement could supercharge cancer treatments

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In a new study, researchers from the University of Chicago discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid best known for protecting vision, may also act as an immune-boosting compound by strengthening the cancer-fighting activity of immune cells. The findings, which were published in Cell Reports Medicinehighlight the potential of zeaxanthin as a widely available supplement to improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies. "We were surprised to find that zeaxanthin, already known for its role in eye health, has a completely new function in boosting anti-tumor immunity," said Jing Chen, PhD, Janet Davison Rowley Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine and senior author of the study. "Our study show that a simple dietary nutrient could complement and strengthen advanced cancer treatments like immunotherapy." How does this nutrient work? The study builds on years of work by Chen's lab to better...
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