Alcohol, a seemingly ubiquitous social lubricant, is a significant kidney disease risk factor, being a silent killer. While the liver is the major organ for […]
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The Importance of Hygiene in Infant Growth
Hygiene plays a critical role in the healthy growth and development of infants. Infants have immature immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections. Maintaining […]
Understanding and Coping with Miscarriages Caused by Chromosomal Abnormalities
A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks’ gestation. Most miscarriages happen in the first trimester of pregnancy. In Nigeria, the rate of […]
Hydration and Heat Stroke Prevention
According to WHO, Heat-related mortality for people over 65 years of age increased by approximately 85% between 2000–2004 and 2017–2021. Between 2000 and 2019 studies […]
Marijuana and Male Fertility: What You Need to Know
With the use of marijuana on the rise as cannabis consumption also on the rise and intake being more prevalent among males of reproductive age, […]
Two Million Children Malnourished In Nigeria, Second Highest Worldwide — UNICEF
Nigeria is grappling with a severe child malnutrition crisis, with over 2 million children under the age of five suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), […]
Treatment For Obese Children Has Long-Term Consequence
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reveals that weight-loss treatment in children with obesity has lasting health benefits, reducing the risk […]
Outside-In Signaling Reveals A Pathway Into Cancer Cells
A new study reveals how an anticancer drug triggers an “outside-in” signaling process that pulls it into cancer cells, uncovering a novel mechanism that could […]
Antibiotics, Vaccinations And Anti-Inflammatory Drug Associated With Lowered Danger Of Dementia
New research analyzing health data from over 130 million individuals has linked antibiotics, antivirals, vaccinations, and anti-inflammatory medications to a reduced risk of dementia. The […]
RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY NEW STRATEGY FOR BATTLING TREATMENT-RESISTANT MELANOMA
Scientists have discovered a new approach to targeting treatment-resistant melanoma by inhibiting the gene S6K2. Jessie Villanueva, Ph.D., and her team at The Wistar Institute […]
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