By Morgan Nwanguma Pharaoh’s Curse fungus changed to combat cancer. In an unexpected breakthrough, researchers have turned a once-feared fungus into a promising cancer-fighting ally. […]
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Infant Mortality: A Global Crisis in Need of Urgent Action
By Evans Matthews Infant mortality—the death of a child before their first birthday—remains one of the most pressing yet preventable global health challenges. Despite major […]
Low education linked to higher smoking risk in Ghana – KNUST study
A new study conducted by researchers from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has revealed that Ghanaians with only secondary school education […]
Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: Scientists Unlock Sustainable, Low-Cost Production of Drug
By William A. Baruwa The demand for Taxol—a widely used chemotherapy drug for breast, ovarian, cervical, and lung cancers—is on the rise. However, its production […]
Investigational medication will possibly help some patients with rare form of ALS
By Morgan Nwanguma A number of patients with a uncommon type of Lou Gehrig’s disease also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) were beneficiaries of […]
The Way a Common Antibiotic Drives Bacterial Resistance
By Steven O. Mukoro A new study from Rutgers Health uncovers an unexpected twist in the fight against antibiotic resistance: instead of simply killing bacteria, […]
Promising New Treatment for Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
By Morgan Nwanguma Drug Shown to Protect the Brain’s ‘Guardian’ More than 55 million people worldwide are affected by dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) […]
Auto Immune Disease (The Menace Of Self-Protest) – 1
Auto Immune Disease (The Menace Of Self-Protest) – 1 By Deborah Bamisaye How does one explain Auto immune disease ooo?! Ok, let’s draw what it […]
ANTI MICROBIAL RESISTANCE: A SHOWDOWN
By Deborah Bamisaye Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) means that tiny germs like bacteria can change and become strong enough to survive medicines called antibiotics that are […]
The Mind-Body Link: How Emotions Affect Your Physical Health
By Evans Matthews In Nigeria, many people are beginning to understand the importance of mental health. However, what remains largely under-discussed is the mind-body connection—the […]
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