Tag: Kidney

In Organ harvesting, 20-year old lures 17-year old boy to Abuja, to have his kidney removed

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A 20-year-old man, Aondoaseer Agbadu has been docked before Magistrate’s Court in Benue for allegedly harvesting and selling the kidney of a 17-year-old in Abuja, the Federal Capital territory. The father of the victim, identified as Alexander Swati reported the illegal harvesting of his son’s kidney at Aliade Police Station in Benue on August 27, according to […]

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Excessive fasting can damage kidney ―NAFDAC warns

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National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against excessive fasting, stating it can destroy the kidney. The Director-General of the NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this in Abuja during a briefing on Monday, January 23. She urged Nigerians to fast with common sense or pay with their kidneys. She […]

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5 things you can do to protect your Kidney

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Kidneys are very important to the body as they filter excess water, waste products, and other impurities from your blood. This is expelled through urine. Kidneys are also responsible for activating vitamin D in your body which helps your body absorb calcium for bone building and muscle function regulation. Kidneys also regulate potassium levels and […]

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