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16p11.2: rare genetic changes linked to autism now connected to higher chance of other psychiatric disorders
andriano.cz/Shutterstock Maria Niarchou, Cardiff University and Marianne van den Bree, Cardiff University In most of the trillion cells that make…
Africa needs specialist capacity to tackle the spread of infectious diseases
Dr Joseph Sempa of SACEMA presenting at the 2019 Clinic on Meaningful Modelling of Epidemiological Data. AIMS-South Africa Juliet Pulliam,…
Beware of ‘breast implant illness,’ experts warn women
Globally, women get breast implants – usually insertion of silicone-gel into the breast – as part of reconstruction after breast…
Nigeria isn’t doing enough to reduce tobacco use. Here’s why
Because of its size, Nigeria has the potential to boost the global anti-tobacco movement. Shutterstock Catherine O. Egbe, PhD, South…
Salt: China’s deadly food habit
HandmadePictures/Shutterstock Monique Tan, Queen Mary University of London People in China have used salt to prepare and preserve food for…
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Rabies: How it spreads and how to protect yourself
Raccoons, foxes, skunks and bats are all hosts of specific rabies virus variants. Humans can be infected by them all.…
INVESTIGATION: Inside Nigeria’s haven of fake medical reports, corrupt health officials
The congested area of the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of the Orile-Agege General Hospital in Lagos smelt of drugs, sweat and…
Accommodating workers with autism benefits us all
Providing workers who have autism with a quiet workspace and detailed instructions on tasks are among several accommodation strategies for…
Be wary of cryptic pregnancy – Gynecologist warns women
Head of Gynecology at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Dangor Kalio, has warned against what is widely known…
NAFDAC bans open sale of Sniper over use in suicide attempts
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the sale of Sniper and…
