By Morgan Nwanguma The painkillers many of us trust – ibuprofen and acetaminophen (paracetamol), may be quietly worsening one of the world’s most urgent health […]
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Two Weeks of Nitrate-Rich Beetroot Juice Linked to Blood Pressure Reduction in Older Adults
By Morgan Nwanguma Drinking beetroot juice rich in nitrates can help lower blood pressure in older adults by reshaping the oral microbiome, according to researchers […]
A New Era in Prostate Cancer Therapy
By Evans Matthews Prostate cancer remains the second most diagnosed cancer in men worldwide, with over 1.4 million new cases annually. It accounts for a […]
Two cancer therapies reveal surprising ability to repair Alzheimer’s damage
By Morgan Nwanguma A new study has uncovered a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment by repurposing existing cancer drugs. Researchers compared the gene expression patterns […]
In just seconds, AI can generate proteins aimed at defeating cancer and superbugs
By Morgan Nwanguma Australian scientists have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to generate a ready-to-use biological protein capable of killing antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as E. coli. […]
A plant virus that reprograms the immune system to destroy cancer
By Morgan Nwanguma Plant virus powers immune system to fight cancer—affordable, effective, and nearing clinical trials A virus that normally infects black-eyed peas is emerging […]
Blood Pressure Drug Could Help In Fight Against Breast Cancer -Study
By Chigbu Nwaobia Scientists at Monash University in Melbourne say beta blockers – which work by dampening the effects of stress hormones – may also […]
Could artificial intelligence predict cancer? Genomics-based model simulates tumour behaviour
By Morgan Nwanguma Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have created software that uses genomic data and mathematical modelling to forecast […]
Handling Menopause: Signs, Symptoms and Management
By Evans Matthews Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, marking the end of her menstrual cycles and fertility. It typically occurs between […]
The After Effects of Vaccines on a Baby: Things to Know
By Evans Matthews Vaccines are among the most important medical advances in human history, protecting millions of children from life-threatening diseases. For babies, vaccination is […]
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