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Did your toe / ankle / knee swell up out of nowhere and resolved in a few days? You may be having “GOUT ARTHRITIS”

When we think about arthritis, we usually imagine of diseases in which the joints gradually become swollen and painful over many years, eventually becoming deformed.

• Gout is a sudden joint pain and swelling condition, often affecting big toe, ankle, knee.
• Elevated uric acid levels cause gout, leading to crystal deposits in joints.
• Untreated gout can cause joint damage, kidney complications if uric acid remains high.

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DEALING WITH THE EBOLA THREAT

There should be effective mobilisation of trained health workers in addition to widespread public awareness campaigns on containment measures Early last May, the World Health Organisation (WHO)…

• One confirmed Ebola case reported in Nigeria's FCT.
• Patient arrived from Uganda via international flight.
• Nigeria allocated N10 billion for emergency response.

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Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new clue to why the Mediterranean diet is so good for the heart, brain, and healthy aging.

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