Solving mystery of rare cancers directly caused by HIV
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Reading Time: < 1 minute For nearly a decade, scientists have known that HIV integrates itself into genes in cells that have the potential to cause cancer. …
Nigeria: Govt Commences Distribution of 2.5 Million HIV Kits for Testing Pregnant Women, Says Nascp
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Calabar — Federal government has said that it is commencing the distribution of a new innovative HIV test kits for testing of…
From cancer to rare diseases, Big Pharma puts profit before patients when deciding on new drugs
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Reading Time: < 1 minute When the coronavirus began killing thousands, forcing us into lockdowns and leaving healthcare systems at risk of being overwhelmed, Read More
Nigeria: Abia Is 6th in HIV Prevalence Ranking in Nigeria, Says U.S. Envoy
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires (CDA), Kathleen FitzGibbon, has said that Abia had the sixth highest HIV prevalence rate in the country…
Is low-fat or whole-fat milk better for children?
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Reading Time: < 1 minute For many years, public health advisors have recommended parents offer children over the age of two low-fat milk and dairy products. Read…
Black and ethnic minorities more likely to live in areas of London with toxic air, study says
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Reading Time: < 1 minute People from black and minority ethnic (BAME) communities are more likely to live in areas of London with toxic air, according to…
A Doctor Explains What Happens to Your Body When You Give up Alcohol
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Given that boozing has been linked to more than 60 health conditions, including liver disease, high blood pressure, depression and seven types of…
Why does the UK have highest Covid case rate in western Europe?
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The UK now has the highest rate of coronavirus cases in western Europe, with 40,00 new positive tests reported yesterday alone. Read…
Plunge in diabetes checks: Doctors carried out 7.4million fewer tests last year, leaving patients at higher risk of heart attacks, study suggests
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Doctors conducted 7.4million fewer diabetes checks last year leaving patients at increased risk of heart attacks and amputations, a study suggests. Read…
GPs are free from Covid rules: Sajid Javid will tear up social distancing in surgeries to finally give thousands more patients face-to-face appointments with their doctor
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Family doctors will be told to tear up Covid rules to allow them to see more patients in person. Read More