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Breakthroughs in Endometriosis Treatment
By Evans Matthews Endometriosis, a chronic and often debilitating condition affecting an estimated 190 million women globally, has long remained one of the most under-diagnosed […]
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 […]
When Iodine Catcalls – The Body’s ‘SOS’ Signals – 1
By Deborah Bamisaye “What’s this?” “Salt.” “Salt? But it looks like tiny, almost crystal-clear stones. How much?” “(Laughs) That’s no ordinary salt, ma! This is […]
Lupus – The Ironic Prison and the Courage to Break Free
By Deborah Bamisaye Lupus is serious! It is a tricky troublemaker, sometimes playing hide-and-seek; other times throwing surprise parties of aches and exhaustion. It keeps […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN WOMEN: THE RISK FACTORS
By Evans Matthews Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily targets the joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and potential long-term disability. […]
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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