Public Health
Diabetes can be controlled, but there’s no medicine for some people who need it
Richard E. Sanya, African Population and Health Research Center The burden of diabetes is increasing globally. There are about half...
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New study shows that normal breathing is a major spreader of TB
Ryan Dinkele, University of Cape Town Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease transmitted via droplet aerosols. Humans constantly produce aerosols,...
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Findings signal better treatment options for opioid-induced respiratory depression
By David Kipkorir Scientists have identified the neurons and receptors that disrupt breathing during opioid overdose. The findings are expected...
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Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant or breastfeeding? Experts explain the safety, evidence and clinical trials
Terra Manca, Dalhousie University and Karina A Top, Dalhousie University Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, public health communications put a...
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Reluctant to be vaccinated for COVID-19? Here are six myths you can put to rest
Neelaveni Padayachee, University of the Witwatersrand and Varsha Bangalee, University of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout programme, outlined by...
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Chronic health issues for third in late 40s – study
About one in three middle-aged people has multiple chronic health issues, a long-running British study suggests. The 1970 British Cohort...
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Parklands residents get new health facility
Residents in Parklands and neighboring communities in Nairobi will now access more reliable health services following the unveiling of a...
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92 killed in huge fire at hospital in southern Iraq
At least 92 people were killed and dozens wounded in a huge fire that broke out at a hospital in...
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Disrupted sleep may lead to declining cognitive function of elderly men – study
Australian researchers have found that disrupted sleep for elderly men may contribute to declining cognitive functions. In a study published...
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New drugs work against the many strains of hepatitis C found in African countries
John McLauchlan, University of Glasgow Around the world, 71 million people have been infected with the hepatitis C virus. The...
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