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Lung cancer rates have decreased for the Marlboro Man, but have risen steeply for nonsmokers and young women – an oncologist explains why
Around 20% of women with lung cancer have never smoked. Mallika Wiriyathitipirn/EyeEm via Getty Images Estelamari Rodriguez, University of Miami…
Prostate cancer treatment is not always the best option – a cancer researcher walks her father through his diagnosis
Many patients with less aggressive prostate cancer elect active surveillance instead of treatment. triloks/E+ via Getty Images “Me encontraron càncer…
Pesticides are harming Nigeria: it’s time to update the law
Without strict regulation, farmers misuse pesticides. Kola Sulaimon/AFP/ Getty Images Jane Ezirigwe, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa The European Union has…
Sickle cell disease is rife in west Africa - a fresh approach is needed to combat it
Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease. Wikimedia Commons Sickle cell disease refers to…
Tobacco use is costly, but so is quitting. Surveys of 8 African countries show who needs help
Media Lens King/Getty Images Sam Filby, University of Cape Town Tobacco use imposes a large health and economic burden worldwide.…
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Roasted meat on sticks popularly known as ‘Suya’ is a common delicacy in Nigeria. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images…
Human organs for transplant: 5 steps Africa must take to improve the supply chain
Lack of a proper storage and transport medium is a challenge to organ donation in Africa. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Temidayo…
Intermittent fasting could help protect the brain from age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s
Diego Cervo/Shutterstock Claudia Ntsapi, University of the Free State As the world population has grown older, Alzheimer’s disease has become…
Foetal alcohol syndrome: facial modelling study explores technology to aid diagnosis
Advances in facial recognition technology may have useful applications in healthcare. Getty Images Tinashe Ernest Muzvidzwa Mutsvangwa, University of Cape…
Fermented food is a staple in west Africa: 5 ways to make sure it’s safe for eating
West African cuisine makes significant use of fermented condiments. Wikimedia Commons Omololu Fagunwa, Queen's University Belfast A typical west African…
