Sade Oguntola

4 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sade Oguntola

A new U.S. government study that provides the most complete picture yet of early-onset cancers, defined as cancer diagnosed before age 50, has reported that the largest increase are in breast, colorectal, kidney and uterine cancers. Scientists from the National Cancer Institute said that about 63% of early-onset cancers occurred in women, based on their analysis of data including more than 2 million cancers diagnosed in people aged 15 to 49 between 2010 and 2019.

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sade Oguntola

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has said 200,000 Nigerians lose their lives to foodborne illnesses every year, warning that the Federal Government will now enforce the full force of the law against those who engage in the illegal and unethical activities of food contamination and adulteration.

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sade Oguntola

Comprehensive abortion care, which includes safe abortion care and post-abortive care, is an essential part of s3xual and reproductive health and a human right, but services should be offered within the ambience of the law.

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Sade Oguntola

Tomatoes are packed with nutrients, and their benefits are even greater when they are cooked, helping towards lower blood fat levels, quicker post-exercise recovery times, healthier skin and a reduced cancer risk. New research suggests that tomatoes can be a valuable addition to a weight loss diet due to their rich lycopene content, which is able to support healthy liver functioning and so may help prevent weight gain.  Lycopene gives fruits like tomatoes and watermelons their bright red colour.

1 week ago | wp.me | Sade Oguntola

Though asthma is a long-term disease, asthmatics can live a life without having asthma if they avoid their triggers and comply with their inhaled medications. Professor Gregory Erhabor, an asthma expert, made this disclosure at the 2025 World Asthma Day celebration by the Asthma and Chest Care Foundation in collaboration with the respiratory unit of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile Ife.