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Varsity Don Wannang decries surge in breast cancer, infant mortality in Nigeria
The Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacist, University of Jos, Prof Noel Wannang, has raised concern over the increase in breast…
INVESTIGATION: Inside murky waters of surrogacy and rise of baby factories in Nigeria
Pregnancy (PHOTO CREDIT: Live Science) While surrogacy and other methods of assisted reproductive services offer a lot of hope…
Baby born with extremely muscular chest and arms
Doctors were taken aback when a baby girl was born with a rare disease that causes her chest and limbs…
How employers can tackle misconceptions about disabled people in the workplace
Many countries adopt legislation to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. Yet, many still face challenges finding work. (Shutterstock) Chloe…
Cannabis in Canada: Debunking myths about the real impacts of legalization
Before Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, there was considerable debate about its potential effects. Some predicted it would…
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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the…
Early indicators of dementia: 5 behaviour changes to look for after age 50
Behaviour changes like apathy, lack of impulse control or socially inappropriate behaviour may indicate a risk of dementia in people…
Fall COVID-19 update: Will there be a new surge? Who should get the new mRNA vaccines? Are they safe and effective?
Microscopic view of a cell infected with the Omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles. (NIAID), CC BY Sameer Elsayed, Western…
Resistance to antibiotics in northern Nigeria: what bacteria are prevalent, and which drugs work against them
It’s challenging for hospitals in Nigeria to optimally use antibiotics. Getty Images Fred C. Tenover, University of Dayton and Nubwa…
South African men are much more likely to die from TB than women – here’s why
Around the world, men are more likely to get TB and to die from it than women. We recently conducted…
Are seniors being pressured into retirement homes by lack of community services?
Retirement homes might seem like less of a lifestyle choice and more like relocation imposed upon older adults by fragmented…
