…won a major research award in Québec for his work on developing new ways to assess male fertility. In an official award letter from the school sighted by PUNCH Online on Thursday, the award, valued at up to CAD $100,000, is supporting Onochie’s doctoral research into biomarkers that could provide additional information…
…five years ago from productivity enhancement to regenerative agriculture, combining soil fertility management, conservation agriculture, market-oriented farming, nutrition, digital extension and inclusivity. Atser said the approach had increased yields in Kano by more than 200 per cent for rice, 160 per cent for maize,…
Tennessee Titans cornerback Nazeeh Johnson says a fertility medication he was taking while trying to start a family with his wife led to a positive test that resulted in a six-game NFL suspension. The NFL suspended Johnson without pay for the first six games of the 2026 regular season for violating its Performance-Enha…
…good education in this region,” he said. Speaking virtually as Special Guest of Honour, fertility specialist and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Ibrahim Wada, OON, described MDCAN as a major force in advancing medical education, research and clinical services in Nigeria. “MDCAN, to the best of my…
…and wishes for sweetness, prosperity, wisdom, longevity, abundance, peace, knowledge, fertility, divine protection and a life of honour. The Lowa Adimula expressed gratitude to Olodumare for the safe arrival of the princess and described the birth as a momentous occasion for the Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife and the wider Yor…
…World IVF Day. World IVF Day is observed globally on July 25 to raise awareness about infertility, reproductive health, and access to assisted reproductive technologies. In Nigeria, most fertility treatment including IVF and surrogacy is paid out-of-pocket, with limited health insurance coverage. According to the agenc…
…after using GLP-1 medications, saying the drugs helped them conceive after years of infertility, although medical experts caution that the drugs are not fertility treatments, ABC News reports. One of the women sharing her experience is Molly Orr. Speaking during an interview […] The post Women say they got pregnant aft…
…and often to families.” The consequences are measured not only in deaths, but also in infertility, long-term health complications and broken families. “Christians should not find these realities uncomfortable because they challenge faith. They should find them unacceptable because they challenge compassion. Throughout…
…persistent challenges affecting young people. He disclosed that while Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate had declined from 5.3 to 4.8 children per woman, adolescent fertility remained high at 15 per cent due to limited access to reproductive health services and other structural barriers. He also noted that youth unemployme…
…responding? In response to changing demographic trends, including ageing and low fertility, governments are exploring a wide range of policies."She, however, said youth need a sense of security to plan for their future, and the agency to act on those plans, adding that the responsibility lies with leaders everywhere to…
…Marks 30 years of fertility careBy Chioma Obinna Bridge Clinic has reinforced its position as one of Nigeria’s leading fertility centres after winning the IVF Service Provider of the Year award for a record eighth time at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The latest recognition, announced at the 1…
…section. Speaking exclusively to PUNCH Healthwise, the President of the Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health, Prof. Preye Fiebai, cautioned women against the misuse of hormonal steroids to mimic pregnancy. “While some drugs may cause weight gain, abdominal enlargement, or breast changes, they do not produc…