President Trump Diagnosed with Common Circulatory Condition Following Visible Swelling and Bruising
President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following recent concerns over visible bruising on his hand and swelling in his legs, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Thursday. Leavitt said the president reported “mild swelling in his lower legs,” prompting a medical evaluation by the White House team. Following a comprehensive […]
UK Sees First Babies Born Using DNA from Three People to Prevent Inherited Mitochondrial Disease
In a pioneering medical breakthrough, eight babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three individuals—marking the first successful use of mitochondrial donation to prevent devastating inherited disorders, doctors have confirmed. The procedure, developed by scientists in the UK and carried out at the Newcastle Fertility Centre, combines the DNA of two parents […]
South-West NMA Threatens Strike Over New Medical Allowance Policy
The South-West Caucus of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, threatening strike action if a recent circular by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on medical allowances is not withdrawn within 21 days. At a press briefing in Osogbo on Tuesday, Dr. Adeshina Fasanu, Chairman of the Osun State NMA, said the directive is […]
NMA Condemns FG’s Plan to Send Doctors Abroad Amid Health Crisis at Home
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has criticised the Federal Government’s agreement to deploy Nigerian doctors and healthcare workers to Saint Lucia, warning that the move could worsen Nigeria’s brain drain and further cripple an already struggling healthcare system. In a strongly worded statement issued Thursday in Lagos, NMA Secretary-General, Dr. Ben Egbo, said the agreement contradicts the government’s failure […]
FDA Approves Groundbreaking Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot, Marking Major Milestone in Fight Against Epidemic
The global fight against HIV may be entering a transformative phase, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a revolutionary twice-yearly injection developed by Gilead Sciences to prevent HIV infection. The approval marks a major leap forward in efforts to end the decades-long epidemic. Marketed under the name Yeztugo, the injectable drug […]
FDA Approves Moderna’s New COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors and High-Risk Groups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna’s next-generation COVID-19 vaccine, mNEXSPIKE, for adults aged 65 and older, the company announced Saturday. The approval is the first since the FDA implemented stricter vaccine authorization standards earlier this year. In addition to seniors, the vaccine has also been authorized for individuals aged 12 to […]
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer; Family Reviewing Treatment Options
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, his office confirmed in a statement Sunday afternoon. The diagnosis follows the discovery of a nodule during a recent medical examination prompted by worsening urinary symptoms. “On Friday, President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 […]
NMA Raises Alarm Over Growing Doctor Shortage in Nigeria
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised serious concern over the growing shortage of medical doctors nationwide, warning that thousands continue to emigrate in search of better opportunities abroad. NMA President, Bala Audu, sounded the alarm while presenting a communiqué at the close of the association’s 2025 Annual Delegates Conference and General Meeting in Katsina […]
Trump Launches Website Blaming China Lab Leak for COVID-19, Targets Fauci, Biden, and WHO
In a renewed effort to shape public perception of the COVID-19 pandemic, Republican President Donald Trump has launched a new website under the official White House banner that promotes the theory that the virus originated from a lab leak in China. The site, which went live on Friday, also levels pointed criticism at former Democratic […]
Second Child Dies as Texas Measles Outbreak Worsens, Officials Urge Vaccination
An eight-year-old girl in western Texas has become the second child to die from measles amid a fast-growing outbreak of the highly contagious virus, health officials confirmed Thursday. The child, who had no underlying health conditions, was unvaccinated and died from complications related to the disease. Aaron Davis, Vice President of UMC Health System, confirmed […]
