HEALTH

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2 years ago Read more at NNY360

Office for National Statistics figures suggest there are 2.8 million people not looking for work because of health issues. This is up from the 2.6 million previously estimated and a one-third increase on the 2.1 million before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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2 years ago Read more at The Guardian

Dr Peter Ebeigbe is the 23rd President of the National Postgraduate Medical College, Ijanikin, Lagos State. He is expected to hold the position for the next two years after taking over from Dr Akinsanya Osibogun.
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2 years ago Read more at Punch Newspapers

Oge Ilegbune said there is a need for inter-sectoral collaboration in the health sector. She disclosed this at the centre’s free medical outreach programme in Lagos State on Saturday. The aim of the medical outreach was to provide the public with free healthcare and other medical services.
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2 years ago Read more at Punch Newspapers

Dr. Vikas Agrawal sheds light on the composition of winter smog and its health effects. The complex amalgamation of particulate matter, Nitrogen Oxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Volatile Organic Compounds, Ground-Level Ozone, Carbon Monoxide. These pollutants undergo chemical reactions in the atmosphere, exacerbating the air quality and posing significant health risks.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade raised over $6500 through a charity swim relay to support youth mental health services. The event, aimed at supporting the I Am Hope organization, saw 22 swimmers collectively swim 700 lengths at the local pool, surpassing their initial $5000 goal.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

New research conducted by nib New Zealand has exposed a concerning trend among Kiwis. 47% of New Zealanders are not up to date with their general health checks. 84% neglect skin checks crucial in a country with one of the highest rates of melanoma globally. Dental and eye screenings also saw low compliance rates.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Victoria activated a concussion substitute, with Campbell Kellaway replacing the right-hander for the remainder of the match. Will Sutherland said: ‘He’s headed home already, but hopefully he can look after himself and be back playing as soon as possible’. Victoria, currently second on the Sheffield Shield ladder, will next face Western Australia from March 11.
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2 years ago Read more at Fox Sports

Winter smog is a complex mixture of various pollutants that can have adverse effects on air quality and human health. Smoke rises from a brick kiln during a smoggy morning in Kathmandu, Nepal. It includes particulate matter, Nitrogen Oxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Ground-Level Ozone (O3), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Heavy Metals and Ammonia (NH3).
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2 years ago Read more at Hindustan Times

Celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez all extol the virtues of swigging extra virgin as well as slathering it on their skin. Goldie Hawn reportedly drinks olive oil before bed and uses it topically as a moisturiser. Some dermatologists warn against using it as skin care altogether – bad news for JLo.
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2 years ago Read more at 1News