Photo:She Uses Amazing Tattoos To Cover Her Masectomy Scars

These incredible pictures show how a brave woman turned her mastectomy scars into a work of art.

Tattoo artist Mim d'Abbs received an email from a survivor, who didn't want to be named, asking if she could come up with a design across her chest.

I Will Make Health, Education A Priority - Yobe Governor

          

The Governor of Yobe State, Ibrahim Gaidam, said he would give priority to three key sectors, health, agriculture and education during his second term in office.

Still About The Two ISO Accredited Laboratories In Nigeria

The Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) has deplored the insufficient number of accredited laboratories in Nigeria.
IPAN in a stunning statistics released by its President, Dr. Dahiru Adamu yesterday said Nigeria has only two of such laboratories as against 340 in existence in South Africa.

Meningitis Kills 265 In Niger

           

No fewer than 265 people have died this year in a meningitis epidemic in Niger Republic, amid a shortage of vaccines needed to prevent the disease's spread.
The Minister of Health, Mano Aghali, on Wednesday, said the country is scrambling to overcome vaccine shortage.

LSHA Makes Health Insurance Compulsory For Lagos State

           

If approved by Governor Babatunde Fashola, the State Health Insurance Bill will become law, as passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly, This law will make health insurance compulsory for all and sundry in the state.

Anti-retroviral drugs To Be Produced In Nigeria By 2016

Nigeria would commence local production of anti-retroviral drugs in early 2016. Dr Bilali Camara, UNAIDS Country Director, said on Wednesday.

Photo:She Became Blind After Surgery To Change Her Eye Color

Shenise Farrell is a student from London, who was left temporarily blind after surgery to change the colour of her eyes. She traveled to Panama, in Central America, for the procedure. Her goal was to change her eye colour from dark brown to light brown, an operation that cost her £8,000. All these to the amazement of her family.

Photo:World's Oldest Man Said He Has Lost All Hopes Of Dying

179 year old Mahashta Murasi , The world’s oldest man (according to the Guinness world book of records) , said that he has lost all hopes of dying.

HIV:10,606 Lagosians Test Positive In 1 Year

About 10, 606 people living in Lagos State tested positive to HIV out of the 58,792 clients tested by the State AIDS Control Agency in the last one year.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, said this during the ministerial press briefing of the Ministry of Health, held at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.

FG Should Give Priority To Primary Health Care - NLC President

         

The Former president of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) and the present president of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), , Ayuba Wabba, has advocated the need for the Federal government to properly equip, fund and staff the primary health care in Nigeria with professionals.

Avoid Unprotected Sex With Ebola Survivors - CDC

         

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has warned people to avoid unprotected sex with Ebola survivors, after discovering that the disease can remain in semen for much longer than previously thought.

You Think You Are Smart?See These Simple Tips

         

We do a lot of negative things that affect our health and well being, Here on CNB, we advocate for wellness and good healthy habits.You would have noticed that I like giving short, simple, straight-to-the-point explanations to my write up...Yes, that is my own style for an easier read. No need for the plenty plenty grammar and medical jargon, just something simple for an easy understanding, Like I always say....We are just having fun here: while trying to stay healthy and safe.
Ok..Sorry, Back to our gist....Do you want to stay healthy, smart and younger? Follow these tips

Take a nap:
Sleep 45 minutes or less to avoid entering into deep sleep, when you may awaken feeling groggy, or sleep about 2 hours to sleep through an entire sleep cycle. Either way, you'll awaken refreshed.