Tying legs after snakebite reduces victims’ chances of survival — Experts

Medical Director of the Snakebite Treatment and Research Hospital, Kaltungo, Gombe State, Dr Nicholas Amani-Hamman, has warned snakebite victims against tying the affected limb with pieces of cloth to stop the movement of snake venom, describing the practice as dangerous and outdated. He also cautioned against the use of razor blades or sharp objects to […]

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Rising throat cancer cases due to HPV, oral sex ―Experts say

Oral sex could fuel the rising number of throat cancer cases, according to health experts. UK radio presenter Jamie Theakston, 53, has revealed his diagnosis of stage one laryngeal cancer after listeners noticed a change in his voice. Theakston announced this week that he will be taking a break from his role on Heart Radio, […]

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