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How does consumption of soft drinks cause erectile dysfunction?
“The girl almost left the guy, he’s always drinking coke and can’t perform”, says a Nigerian lady whose…
COVID infection of three lions and a puma in private South African zoo points to need for wider surveillance
As the pandemic winds down, continual surveillance of wild animals is vital to ensure that it doesn’t switch to another…
Model of new TB vaccine shows its potential impact and value in South Africa and India
The world needs game-changing tools to prevent more TB cases and deaths. NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images Matthew Quaife, London…
Cervical cancer is a disease of inequity: here’s how to save 60 million lives
People in the world’s poorest countries have not benefited equally from the recent advancements made in cancer. Jonathan Torgovnik for…
Toilet rolls are harmful for your anus- Nigerian doctor warns
Nigerian medical personnel, Dr. Olufunmilayo, has warned against the use of toilet rolls to cleanup whenever one passes excreta. …
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Myocarditis: COVID-19 is a much bigger risk to the heart than vaccination
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle most commonly caused by a virus. (Shutterstock) Glen Pyle, University of Guelph…
Solving the puzzle of cystic fibrosis and its treatments is a Nobel Prize-worthy breakthrough
The discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene led to treatments and long-term survival for patients. (Shutterstock) John Bergeron, McGill University…
Co-housing and dementia villages: Social innovations offer alternatives for long-term care
Canada’s LTC can become a seamless, human-centered system that helps senior citizens get the care they need. (Shutterstock) Sarah Tranum,…
African cities, COVID and climate: public knowledge on urban planning is needed
A crowded marketplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Accra, Ghana. CHRISTIAN THOMPSON/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Patrick Brandful Cobbinah, The…
Conversations about consent need to start early, and parents need to get comfortable with it
It’s important for parents to get comfortable having conversations with their kids early on about consent and boundaries. (Shutterstock) Joanna…
