High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition where the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high (140/90 mmHg or […]
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Alcohol; a Silent Killer of the Kidney
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Endometriosis: What every woman should know
As a woman you may sometimes experience cramping during your period and that can be really a troubling time. On the other hand if you […]
BETTER MIDLIFE FITNESS COULD LOWER CANCER RISK IN MEN
A new study finds men who were fit in middle age were less likely to die from lung or colorectal cancer later in life. While […]
Drug Extends Beyond Twice The Survival Time For Sufferers Of Glioblastoma
A team of scientists have designed a drug that has been seen to considerably lengthen survival time for patients suffering from glioblastoma, reviving hopes for […]
Computer Model Aids In Identification Of Anti-Cancer Immune Cells Critical To Immunotherapy
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have developed a computer model to help identify tumor-fighting immune cells […]
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