Heart disease feels like a permanent feature of modern life, but it wasn’t always that way. In the late 1800s, coronary heart disease was uncommon, and most people died from infections rather than chronic vascular problems. Today, coronary heart disease sits at the center of cardiovascular mortality, bringing with it chest pain, breathlessness, fatigue,…
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Real Madrid President Florentino Perez talks to media at Real Madrid Sports City in Valdebebas, in the outskirts of Madrid, on May 12, 2026. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) By Adegboyega Adeleye Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said the club’s solidarity visit to Ceuta was planned weeks before the recent controversy involving Kylian…
Dementia is characterized by progressive loss of memory, thinking, judgment, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. This means the brain gradually loses the ability to process information normally, making familiar conversations, appointments, and even simple daily routines increasingly difficult. In advanced stages, it can lead to dependence on others for daily care, which…
Diabetic kidney disease, characterized by gradual damage to the kidneys caused by persistently elevated blood sugar, often develops silently for years before obvious symptoms appear. Early warning signs include swelling in the feet and ankles, fatigue, changes in urination, and rising blood pressure. Left unchecked, it can progress to kidney failure that requires dialysis or…
Floodwaters have taken over Maitama Extension in Abuja, with residents saying the flooding worsened after a major canal in the area was covered to make way for the construction of buildings allegedly linked to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai. The flooding has reportedly affected…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Arsenal, with reports claiming the Gunners have discussed a deal during negotiations with Galatasaray over other players. The Nigerian striker only joined Galatasaray permanently in 2025 after his prolific spell with the Turkish champions, but his name has reportedly come up as…
You can’t see them, but the plastic you encounter every day is breaking down into fragments small enough to slip past your body’s defenses. These microplastics and nanoplastics arrive through the food you eat, the water you drink, and the air you breathe — and unlike the visible plastic waste we’ve been warned about for…
(Cancer Research. Photo by Tribune Online) A recent scientific assessment reveals that eating big amounts of chili peppers on a daily basis may dramatically raise the risk of oesophageal cancer, disputing the widely held idea that a love of spicy foods is innocuous. Researchers examined data from 14 observational studies involving over 11,000 participants…
GLP-1 drugs have become some of the most widely prescribed weight-loss medications in the world, and interest in them continues to grow. Researchers are now studying these drugs not only for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, but also for a growing list of other conditions. As millions more people begin using them, scientists are gaining…
