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Livestock causes 70% of humain ailments |
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By Shadrack Yerima The Country Co-ordinator of Avian Influenza, Dr Junaidu Ahmed Maina, has warned that Nigerians should be careful with the way they handle livestock, as according to him, over 70 per cent of diseases affecting humans are transmitted from them. |
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Malaria kills 570 in Gombe |
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From Ahmad Umar, Gombe About 570 people have died from malaria in Gombe state within six months, the state Gombe Malaria Control Booster Project Manager, Dr. Arnold Abel, has said. |
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Watching your blood sugar |
 It is no longer, only certain people that need to worry about their blood sugar; now everyone has. It has been established that even if you are not diabetic, the rising of your blood sugar after you have eating, is dangerous to your health. It is therefore important for everyone to know about the effects of blood sugar and how to take care of it. |
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Make exercise fun for kids |
 Studies have shown an alarming increase in obesity in children, even if they are playful kids. Encouraging children to exercise is the best way to prevent excessive weight gain and to keep them healthy. |
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New face of reproductive health in Bauchi |
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By Sani Adamu A few years ago, statistics from Bauchi State showed it had just about the worst rating in maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria. For instance, 1,559 pregnant women died from pregnancy-related complications in every 100,000 live births in the state, while the national average was between 700 and 800. Data further showed that under-five mortality rate stood at 260 per 1,000 infants, as against the national average of 80. |
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