RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS FOUND IN COAL ASH

A new Duke University-led study has revealed the presence of radioactive contaminants in coal ash from all three major U.S. coal-producing basins. The study found that levels of radioactivity in the ash were up to five times higher than in normal soil, and up to 10 times higher than in the parent coal itself because of the way combustion concentrates radioactivity. The finding raises concerns about the environmental and human health...

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PAINKILLERS ARE DRUGS, NOT SWEETS!

Painkillers The way some people pop painkillers seem to suggest that the drugs are candies with another name! It is such that many people don’t even consider the fact that they need to see a doctor or, at least, a pharmacist, to complain about whatever pain they may be feeling. Consequently, by the time many people finally think of seeking medical help, they are almost ready for the morgue. Perhaps after sleeping pills, the next...

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WHEN YOU’RE ILL, EAT WELL FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY

  No one prays to fall ill, but we do take ill, nevertheless. And it happens that when we are ill and the physician prescribes drugs, it is almost always that we must eat first before we take most drugs. Family doctor, Femi Awoniyi, says more than ever, when we’re ill, the body needs more calories in order to function optimally. This is because the body must now work harder than normal when you are sick to enable it to fight...

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FOODS THAT CAUSE EXCESSIVE MUCOUS

Mucous is necessary in small amounts for helping trap dirt and germs, which are then moved to the back of your throat and swallowed. Sometimes, such as when you have a cold or infection, you may have more mucous than normal or thicker mucous than normal, which makes it more noticeable. Too much mucous can cause health problems from stuffy noses, runny noses to difficulty with breathing. Typically, foods contribute to mucous mainly...

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FEMALE UNILAG STUDENT ELECTROCUTED AT CAMPUS HOSTEL

A female University of Lagos student was electrocuted yesterday Sept. 8th after a high tension cable fell on her in front of the Sodeinde hall of residence in the campus. According to reports, the young lady was immediately rushed to the Lagos state Teaching Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Sad! May her soul rest in peace, Amen....

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MAN GETS STABBED BY FATHER-IN-LAW

A man in Oakland County was stabbed after he discovered his wife in bed with her own father. The 25-year-old victim came home to find his wife and his father-in-law lying naked in bed together. He woke his father-in-law up, and the two got into an argument that continued outside. The older man, Henry Allen Michael of Detroit, then allegedly stabbed his son-in-law in the back with a knife and drove away in the victim’s vehicle. The...

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REDUCING RISK OF STROKE AND HEART ATTACK

Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death, while stroke isn’t far behind. Protect your heart and brain with these steps: Don’t smoke: One of the best ways to protect yourself against a stroke or heart attack is by not smoking. The benefits of quitting show up after only a few months. Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight increases your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease and diabetes – risk factors for a stroke and heart attack. Limit fats and cholesterol: Choose fat-free or low-fat...

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOGHURT (PART 2)

Myth 5: Even people who are lactose-intolerant or allergic to dairy products can eat yoghurt: Because the cultures turn the milk sugar lactose into lactic acid, some people who are lactose intolerant can eat yoghurt without digestive distress. Depending on the amount of lactose present in the end product (which is usually a product of the fermentation time and the activity of the particular cultures used), a person with lactose-intolerance...

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOGHURT (PART 1)

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GETTING YOUR VITAMINS

In recent years there has been increasing evidence that multivitamins and single or combination vitamin-mineral supplements may not provide the health benefit consumers expect. In some cases, the opposite or no beneficial effects have been reported. If you eat a balanced diet, taking a multivitamin may mean you’ll exceed what your body needs or can use. Talk to your doctor or dietitian to weigh the possible benefits and risks of a vitamin supplements. Get enough calcium: Women age 51 and older and men 71 and older need 1,200 milligrams...

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WE’LL NEVER HANG BUHARI’S PORTRAIT IN OUR OFFICES –PDP

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