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Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition.
A new theory of Alzheimer’s disease reassesses the role of beta-amyloid in the brain. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Donald Weaver, University…
Why Viagra may be useful in treating lung diseases
The blood vessel dilation caused by sildenafil (Viagra) can be beneficial in lung diseases such as pulmonary arterial hypertension or…
‘She committed suicide with her money’ – Nigerians react as lady dies during plastic surgery
Nigerians have taken to social media to condemn the cause of the death of a Nigerian businesswoman identify as Amelia…
COVID-19 can cause lasting lung damage – 3 ways long COVID patients’ respiration can suffer
Lung disease can manifest in a number of ways. Mr. Suphachai Praserdumrongchai/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jeffrey M. Sturek,…
Can delta-8 THC provide some of the benefits of pot – with less paranoia and anxiety?
Hemp plants growing on a farm in Colorado. krblokhin/Getty Images Daniel J. Kruger, University of Michigan and Jessica S. Kruger,…
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Nitrous oxide: neurologists report a worrying rise in young people with paralysis
P. Qvist/Shutterstock Nikos Evangelou, University of Nottingham and Rasha Abdel-Fahim, University of Nottingham Three and a half tonnes of nitrous…
Drug addiction in South Africa: what was learned from six young men recovering from opioids
A man living living on the streets in Johannesburg holding the nyaope (opiod) drug ready to smoke. Photo by Bongani…
Nigerian newborns weigh less if their mothers use biomass fuel - a major health risk
Low birth weight is the primary cause of infant morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Bennett Raglin/WireImage Musa Kana, Kaduna State…
‘Gutter water’, ‘monkey tail’ and smoked faeces: new dangers on Nigeria’s drug scene
Some people take the new drugs to prolong sex. PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images Emeka Dumbili, Nnamdi Azikiwe University…
Abortion pills are being widely used in Nigeria: women and suppliers talk about their experiences
Nigerian law forbids abortion unless a woman’s life is in danger. Photo by Universal Images Group via Getty Images Akanni…
