Fri 07 February 2025: US president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization is threatening funding for critical health programmes like HIV/Aids and tuberculosis in different parts of the world, including Nigeria. The Conversation Africa’s Adejuwon Soyinka asked professor of virology and former WHO Africa regional virologist Oyewale Tomori why Nigeria is heavily dependent on US […]
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Fri 07 February 2025: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern at the potential impact of the decision by the United States government to suspend some of its funding for HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) programmes in African countries for 90 days. “This funding accounts for about 17% of our country’s HIV spend. We have been able […]
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Fri 07 February 2025: The increasing frequency of cancer, with one in five people affected, has raised hopes for new treatments. Thanks to smart drugs used in almost all types of cancer, good results are being achieved even in advanced stages. Cancer continues to be one of the most significant health issues worldwide, affecting millions every year. Currently, […]
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Wed 05 February 2025: That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine at work — a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) responsible for feelings of reward and accomplishment. Whether indulging in viral videos or engaging in new hobbies, dopamine creates a sense […]
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Mon 03 February 2025: Our cognition and mental wellbeing are crucial factors for our quality of life and put us in a good position to contribute to society. Ultimately, it can be near impossible to achieve physical goals and demanding life challenges if our brain health is not optimal. Yet most of us appear to […]
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Fri 31 January 2025: A new study in the US has found an “absolutely wild” number of viruses living on shower heads and toothbrushes. Some of the detected microorganisms are new to science. The study was conducted by researchers from Northwestern University and is published in Frontiers in Microbiomes. While this news might send you […]
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Wed 29 January 2025: Global beverage giant Coca-Cola has recalled multiple products sold in some European countries where high levels of chlorate were detected. The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) said the recall involves products manufactured between Nov. 23 and Dec. 3, 2024. The list of recalled drinks includes Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, […]
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Tue 28 January 2025: An international research team has uncovered 293 new genetic variations associated with depression. The study provides important insights into the genetic foundations of the disease, while also paving the way for the development of more personalized treatment methods based on individual genetic makeup. The research, which analyzed data from millions of people from different […]
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Mon 27 January 2025: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a 2022 petition by consumer advocacy groups to ban the use of the dye in food and medicine. United States food regulators have banned Red Dye 3, a dye used in food, drinks and medicine after evidence found that it causes cancer in rats. […]
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Sat 25 January 2025: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh successfully performed a robotic-assisted implantation of Abbott’s HeartMate 3 artificial heart pump, the Hospital said in a statement on Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reports. The surgery was performed on a 35-year-old patient suffering from advanced heart failure, accompanied by kidney and lung complications. […]
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