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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…
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…
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453 people die from Diphteria In 18 States – FG
The Federal Government has recorded 11,587 suspected cases of diphtheria in the country, with 7,202 confirmed cases from 105…
Global Women Ambassadors Canada Presents (Mental Health 2) Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (also called PPD) is a medical condition that many women get after having a baby. It's strong feelings of…
Daily report cards can decrease disruptions for children with ADHD
Students with ADHD who get a daily report card had 4.5 fewer rule violations per 30-minute class than those without…
‘Motherhood is hard’: young, HIV-positive mums in South Africa open up about regret and anger
Women aren’t often given space to discuss the difficult aspects of motherhood. fizkes/Shutterstock Morolake Josephine Adeagbo, University of Johannesburg For…
