Anxiety as Nigeria records 440,000 new TB infections yearly
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Reading Time: < 1 minute There are fresh concerns over the high burden of tuberculosis (TB) in the country as the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme…
Microplastics found in human blood for first time
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Microplastic pollution has been detected in human blood for the first time, with scientists finding the tiny particles in almost 80% of…
Covid linked to type 2 diabetes in study
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Covid-19 infection appears to be linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, a study suggests. Read More
High prevalence of cancer among men living with HIV, study shows
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Researchers have found that there are nearly twice as many men with cancer among men living with HIV (MLWH) compared to men…
'Prolonged Grief Disorder' is now recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a real disorder, opening doors for more funding and research
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The American Psychiatric Association (APA) now recognized ‘Prolonged Grief Disorder’ as an official psychiatric ailment, a long sought after change. Read More
How your daily coffee habit boosts your health: The body-benefits of drinking coffee from one cup a day to six
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Reading Time: < 1 minute A strong cup of coffee may be an essential start to your day, but the benefits could go beyond just that pick-me-up…
Genes linked to serious illnesses such as cancer and heart disease can now be detected in EMBRYOS, scientists claim
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Genes linked to a dozen serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease can be detected in embryos, experts claimed today. …
Cocoa pills could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease – study
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Taking a cocoa pill may reduce the risk of dying from heart or circulatory disease, new research suggests. Read More
Voices: I’m BRCA positive – we need to stop calling it the ‘Angelina Jolie gene’
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Reading Time: < 1 minute When you have a particular illness or condition, you live in two separate worlds. Read More
GPs are quitting because of the row over a lack of face-to-face appointments - and a THIRD plan to retire in next five years, MPs hear
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Reading Time: < 1 minute GPs are quitting because of the row over a lack of face-to-face appointments, MPs were told today. Read More