The medical doctor also stated that boiling and washing the tomatoes would not rid them of the mycotoxins, which not only cause cancer but can also damage the kidney and liver.
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Stay away from rotten tomatoes, pepper; doctor warns Nigerians
Stay away from rotten tomatoes, pepper; doctor warns Nigerians
A medical doctor, identified simply as Wales, has warned Nigerians to stay away from rotten tomatoes and pepper, known as ‘eesa’ or ‘baaje’ tomatoes.
In a clip that went viral on social media, Wales stated that the continuous consumption of rotten tomatoes and/or pepper posed several health risks, and could lead to cancers, due to the presence of harmful microorganisms such as fungi, known to produce mycotoxins.
Displaying rotten tomatoes on a plate, the doctor stressed that the tough economic situation should not be a reason for people to eat ‘poison’.
He said, “Fellow Nigerians, good morning. I know that, because of the economy, you are saving money on so many things. But please, if you see this thing, (rotten tomatoes and peppers) in the market, run away.
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“Just because we are in a ‘rogbodiyan’ (tough) economy does not mean you should start eating poison, because this type of tomato can cause cancer.
“Fresh tomatoes are vegetables rich in Vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. Rotten tomatoes, however, aren’t fresh in any way but are soft pieces of piled tomatoes sold at cheaper prices to people who cannot afford the fresher options.
“And, because they are broken, this type of tomatoes are easily accessible to flies, which deposit germs and eggs inside them. But, that’s not the worst part. As these tomatoes break, microorganisms invade them, causing them to rot. Among these microorganisms are fungi known to produce something known as mycotoxins. Meanwhile, mycotoxins have been linked to cancers and induction of immune deficiency in humans. And, because tomatoes contain lots of fluid, these mycotoxins spread faster to all parts of the tomatoes.”
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Just In: Nigeria receives 846,000 malaria vaccine doses
Just In: Nigeria receives 846,000 malaria vaccine doses
Nigeria has received 846,000 doses of a groundbreaking malaria vaccine from development partners to reduce the country’s high incidence of the disease, especially among children and other vulnerable groups.
Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, announced during the event on Thursday in Abuja that the vaccines were expected to play a pivotal role in lowering malaria-related deaths.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that large clinical trials in Africa proved the vaccine, RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix) as effective in reducing contracting malaria cases and mortality among young children.
Nigeria is the third African country to introduce the vaccine, following Ghana and Kenya, which began using it in 2023.
Malaria affects 97 per cent of Nigeria’s population. Its transmission occurs year-round in southern regions and lasts up to three months in the northern regions.
The primary malaria vectors are Anopheles coluzzii and Anopheles gambiae, with Anopheles funestus playing a secondary role in some areas.
The vaccines come as Nigeria intensifies efforts to reduce malaria-related deaths under the National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) 2021–2025.
Pate said the vaccine would significantly boost the country’s ongoing malaria elimination efforts.
“Our target is to prioritize regions most affected by malaria, particularly in rural areas where access to healthcare is limited,” he said.
He also said the vaccine rollout would begin in high-burden regions before expanding nationwide.
According to him, global health partners, including WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi, are providing technical and financial support to ensure the successful implementation of the vaccine.
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Just In: Nigeria receives 846,000 malaria vaccine doses
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Cholera ravages 28 LGs in Kano, kills 45
Cholera ravages 28 LGs in Kano, kills 45
The Coordinator of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Prof. Muhammad Adam Abbas, has revealed that a recent cholera outbreak has claimed 45 lives across 28 local government areas in the state.
He stated this on Tuesday at a retreat organised by the Kano State’s Ministry of Health in Kaduna.
According to Prof. Abbas, cholera thrives in environments with poor sanitary conditions, and maintaining high standards of personal and food hygiene is vital in combating its transmission.
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He advised that frequent handwashing, maintaining a clean environment, thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables and proper food storage are essential preventive measures.
He also highlighted the increased risk during the rainy season, as running water can wash contaminants, including dirt and faeces, into low-lying wells.
To mitigate this, he recommended building parapet embankments around wells to prevent contamination.
Prof. Abbas further noted that the government is taking proactive steps to control the outbreak, including chlorinating water sources in communities with poor sanitation and those affected by the disease.
Cholera ravages 28 LGs in Kano, kills 45
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Breakthrough in wound healing, electric suture creates excitement
Breakthrough in wound healing, electric suture creates excitement
A new type of suture that combines electrical stimulation with traditional suturing methods has been developed.
It has been demonstrated that this mechanoelectric suture, which is constructed from biodegradable materials and generates electric fields in response to movement, significantly accelerates wound healing and lowers the risk of infection.
This innovative approach could revolutionise wound closure procedures and offer patients a faster and safer healing process.
In an experiment in rats, the new strong, flexible thread hastened wound healing by transforming muscle movement into electricity, researchers report in Nature Communications.
According to materials scientist Chengyi Hou of Shanghai’s Donghua University, the substance “could change how we treat injuries” if it is finally shown to be safe for use in humans.
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Although prior methods depended on large external batteries, researchers already knew that applying electricity to sutures helped accelerate the healing process. The body provides the energy for the new sutures.
The thread is composed of magnesium, a metal that the body may eventually absorb, and biodegradable polymers. The central layer of the thread rubs against the outer shell when the muscles around the sutures contract and relax, which transfers electrons to the shell and produces electricity.
Hou and colleagues used the thread’s electrical stimulation to treat artificial wounds in lab dishes. After 24 hours, fibroblasts, which are critical to healing, reduced the wound area from 69 percent to 11 percent. Untreated artificial wounds reduced in size from 69 percent to 33 percent after 24 hours.
Rodents treated with electrical sutures recovered faster and were less likely to acquire infections than rats treated with regular sutures or left untreated. Next, the team intends to try the sutures on bigger animals.
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