Dr Leo Zekeng, UNAIDS Country Director and Representative in Nigeria, has shared how lessons from the AIDS response apply to the Monkeypox response. Dr Zekeng said: “Monkeypox is endemic in Nigeria… [+3208 chars]
According to a new study, a caffeine metabolite may slow the progression of short-sightedness (myopia) in children. If proved effective in clinical trials, 7-MX could be a valuable future treatment.… [+4228 chars]
Skeletal muscle is complex and dynamic. Its functional characteristics and metabolic properties adapt based on environmental and physiological factors. Therefore, changes to an animals genetics, grow… [+7493 chars]
Numerous researchers have documented the quality of life and mental health of specific population groups. Examples include people living with HIV, the elderly, students, men who have sex with men, an… [+6256 chars]
We are in the midst of the third consecutive pandemic summer in which, to paraphrase a famous movie title, we finally learned to stop worrying and love SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 is still very much an ongo… [+4171 chars]
In the weeks and months after a COVID infection, some people develop a variety of symptoms, commonly referred to as long COVID. Fatigue is the most common, affecting a little over half of people with… [+5512 chars]
The term nonalcoholic fatty liver disease refers to a variety of liver disorders that can affect individuals who consume little to no alcohol. A study finds that people who have non-alcoholic fatty … [+3534 chars]
In a recent article published in the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers examined immune reflexes towards severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among pregnant women… [+5535 chars]
Are we leading a heart-healthy lifestyle? A string of recent celeb deaths from Sonali Phogat, KK, to Sidharth Shukla due to cardiac issues without any prior signs and symptoms is making us reflect wh… [+5901 chars]
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening … [+9125 chars]
One man rode on his bicycle into the shaded patio off Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach, a smile on his face as he checked in with the two volunteers sitting under mini rectangular rainbow … [+9075 chars]
Pathogenic variants in BRCA1/2 genes are associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer in adults, and variants in mismatch repair (MMR) genes increase the risk of gastrointestinal an… [+3456 chars]
