Health
RFK JNR SAYS DOCTOR TOLD HIM A WORM ATE PART OF HIS BRAIN
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Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr believed he may have been attacked by a worm that ate part of his brain and then died inside his head, US media reported on Wednesday.
Kennedy, 70, made the claim in a 2012 deposition as part of his divorce from his second wife, according to the New York Times, which said the scion of the storied political clan reported severe memory loss and mental fog.
A New York surgeon who reviewed his brain scans told Kennedy his health issues could have been “caused by a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died,” the White House hopeful reportedly told attorneys.
Kennedy — a nephew of former president John F. Kennedy and known informally as RFK Jr — says he recovered from the 2010 incident and that he did not require treatment for the infection, according to the Times.
Around the same time, Kennedy — who has described a variety of ailments over the years, including an irregular heartbeat — said he was suffering from mercury poisoning, which can lead to neurological issues.
AFP has not independently reviewed the deposition but a spokesperson for Kennedy’s campaign said he had “traveled extensively in Africa, South America and Asia” as an environmental advocate and contracted a parasite during one of those trips.
The Times, citing speculation from doctors who had not examined Kennedy, reported that he might have developed a neurological condition caused by a pork tapeworm larva that would likely have survived on nutrients from the body rather than eating his brain.
Kennedy, a long-time vaccine skeptic, has presented himself on the campaign trail as more vibrant and youthful than the frontrunners — 81-year-old President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump, 77.
Health and wellbeing are at the heart of his campaign and he is often pictured on social media taking part in outdoor activities and watersports — sometimes shirtless.
The environmental lawyer is boasting double-digit support ahead of November’s election, and polling has gone back and forth on whether he is hurting Biden or Trump more.
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National Hospital Abuja seeks public’s help to identify unconscious accident victim
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2 days agoon
December 30, 2024By
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The National Hospital Abuja has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying an unconscious patient.
The middle-aged man was brought unconscious to the hospital’s Trauma ICU on December 21, 2024 by a good Samaritan and has been receiving medical treatment.
The hospital’s spokesperson, Dr. Tayo Haastrup, in a statement on Sunday, December 29, said the patient was reportedly involved in a road traffic accident along Jabi Express Road.
“The management of the hospital is hereby appealing to any member of the public whose relation has not been seen since the aforementioned date to please come to the Trauma ICU of the National Hospital Abuja for identification and further necessary action,” the statement added.
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BBNaija Alumnus Ocee Mbadiwe and Fiancée Celebrate Arrival of Firstborn
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7 days agoon
December 25, 2024By
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In a joyous Christmas announcement, former Big Brother Naija contestant Ocee Mbadiwe revealed the birth of his first child, a baby girl, with his fiancée. The couple’s newborn arrival coincided perfectly with the holiday season, amplifying the festive spirit with the precious gift of parenthood.
Ocee, who rose to fame during the Big Brother Naija: No Loose Guard season, had previously shared the exciting news of his impending fatherhood. Overjoyed by the birth of his daughter, Ocee took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his gratitude, describing the experience as the “most incredible gift imaginable.”
Accompanying his heartfelt post were tender photographs of Ocee, his fiancée, and their adorable newborn daughter. The announcement promptly garnered an outpouring of admiration and congratulations from his followers, who flooded the comment section with warm wishes for the new family.
As the year draws to a close, fans of the couple continue to rejoice in their milestone, extending heartfelt congratulations on the arrival of their precious little one.
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Health
Yuletide: Edo Dep Gov’s wife settles patients medical bills of over N4m
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December 25, 2024By
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The wife of the deputy governor of Edo state, Mrs Osaretin Idahosa, has settled the medical bills of patients at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) to the tune of over N4 Million.
Mrs Idahosa said she was moved by the plight of the patients who are nursing mothers and also to give them sense of belonging in the spirit of the yuletide.
Touched by the story of a particular nursing mother, Amenze Ikponmwosa, who was abandoned by her husband after she gave birth to twins, Mrs Idahosa did not only offset her bill of N1.2 million, she also supported her with a token of money to start a business.
The wife of the deputy governor who was received by management of the hospital, including the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Darlington Obaseki, commended the medical personnel of the teaching hospital for being hospitable to the patients.
She also distributed various gift items to nursing mothers and some elderly for them to celebrate the season.
The Senior Registrar, Paediatrics Department of the hospital, Dr Ogoh Efeturi, while conducting the deputy governor’s wife round the special care baby unit, said some of children weighed between 0.8kg and 1.53kg and would need special care for 26 weeks to balance their health status.
Mrs Idahosa assured the hospital management of the present administration’s commitment to improving the standard of living of the people.
On his part, the UBTH boss commended Mrs Idahosa for her gesture and for deeming it fit to visit without an invitation.
Similarly, the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Research and Ethics, Dr Esohe Ogboghodo, said the goodwill demonstrated by the deputy’s wife had rekindle the hope of the women for a better living which is in consonance with a new Edo is rising mantra.
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