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Humans’ trip to Mars faces radiation risk

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• Improved shielding technology could keep exposure within acceptable levels

ASTRONAUTS travelling to Mars on any of the current space-flight vehicles would receive a dose of radiation higher than United States National Aeronautic Space Agency...
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Tobacco kills six million people yearly, says WHO

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WHO• Nigeria may ban its advertising, promotion, sponsorship

• National Non-Communicable Diseases Plan ready

• Foundation worries about rise in rheumatic fever, heart disease

As part of activities to mark World No Tobacco Day 2013, the World...
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Painkillers increase heart risk, studies confirm

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HIGH doses of painkillers used by millions can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, according to the largest study of its kind. It confirmed a ‘small but significant’ extra risk of dying from heart problems after...
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Universal health coverage can only be achieved by developing natural medicine, says Odukoya

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Odukoya2Prof. Olukemi Abiodun Odukoya is a pharmacist with PhD in Pharmacognosy. The professor of Pharmacognosy is the Head of Pharmacognosy Department Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos. She spoke with CHUKWUMA MUANYA on how natural medicine could...
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NAFDAC alerts on drug counterfeiters new tactics

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OrhiDIRECTOR General, National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Paul Orhii, has raised alarm on new tactics being adopted by drug counterfeiters to bring in fake drugs and unwholesome products in the country.

Part of the...
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