More than 20% of young adults say they use cannabis or alcohol to fall asleep, with cannabis leading by a wide margin. Researchers warn this strategy can backfire, disrupting sleep…
Children who gain access to smartphones before age 12 face sharply higher risks of depression, obesity, and sleep disorders, according to new research that warns early exposure could trigger lasting…
Lagos: A non‑governmental foundation, the Responsible Gaming Against Addiction Foundation, has launched a documentary titled “Behind the Bet” to address the growing menace of gambling addiction in Nigeria. The film…
GLP-1 drugs, initially developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviours by acting on reward circuits in the brain. Early trials show reductions in alcohol intake, opioid seeking,…
Abuja: At a high-level summit, health leaders and policy experts urged African nations to prioritise resilience in healthcare and confront deep-rooted inequities. Speaking at the Gatefield Health Summit on Wednesday…
Abuja (Nigeria): Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels‘ battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root cause of their marriage problems. Nwoko said this…
Social bonds are as vital to longevity as a healthy diet and regular exercise. Cornell University reports Scientists discovered that lifelong social support can slow biological ageing. Using DNA-based “epigenetic…
Chuck the gadgets, the fads and the alarm. Circadian research reveals the importance of your body’s internal clock to achieving blissful slumber. Lynne Peeples writes that from TikTok videos touting…
New York: Nearly 45,000 doses of Ebola vaccine are on their way to Kasaï province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as UNICEF intensifies efforts alongside its partners…
Abuja, Nigeria: As Nigeria prepares to host Rwanda and South Africa in its opening matches of the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Nigeria Association of National Professional Footballers (NANPF)…