Despite the ban on styrofoam containers for food packaging by the Lagos State Government, some night food vendors continue to use single-use plastics, as revealed by PUNCH Healthwise. The investigation showed vendors in areas like Ikeja, Oshodi, Surulere, and Mushin still using styrofoam containers for popular street foods despite the ban. The ban came in January due to environmental concerns caused by non-biodegradable styrofoam and other single-use plastics. Despite enforcement efforts by the government, some vendors cited the high cost of alternatives and customer preference as reasons for continuing to use styrofoam. Environmental advocates expressed concerns over the impact on…

Warning to Pregnant Women on Makeup and Personal Care Products Pregnant women using makeup and personal care products have been cautioned by maternal child health experts about the increased risk of developing hypertension. Exposure to certain chemicals in these products could have serious consequences for both the mother and the baby. Gynaecologists advised expectant mothers to be wary of chemicals like lead, mercury, and parabens found in hair dyes, nail polishes, and skincare creams. Recent research published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives showed a 57% increased risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy due to phenols and parabens in…

Enhanced Efforts Needed to Combat Rising Cases of Colon Cancer in Teenagers Paediatric surgeons and pathologists are sounding the alarm about the concerning increase in colon cancer cases among teenagers. Traditionally seen as a disease of older adults, colon cancer is now being diagnosed more frequently in younger age groups, raising red flags among health experts. According to a recent study presented at the Digestive Disease Week 2024 conference, there has been a noticeable surge in colon cancer diagnoses among adolescents and young adults. This unexpected trend challenges previous assumptions about the age groups at risk for the disease. Experts…