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A hard journey to a future free of hepatitis in Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has a low uptake of the Hepatitis B vaccine compared to the rest of the world. Shutterstock Pauline…
Does alcohol have an undisclosed African heritage?
Honey-alcohol fermentation experiment with chopped “moerwortel” plant additive, Glia prolifera. Neil Rusch Neil Rusch, University of the Witwatersrand Alcohol is…
Coronavirus and the brain: Diagnosing and treating COVID-19's neurological effects
A patient is prepared for neurocognitive assessment. (Steven Kim), Author provided John F. Connolly, McMaster University As the number of…
Knowledge about HIV doesn't always change adolescents' behaviour: peers matter
Adolescents need to be part of prevention interventions. GettyImages Marisen Mwale, Mzuzu University and Adamson S. Muula, University of Malawi…
Mental health impact of coronavirus pandemic hits marginalized groups hardest
Mental health issues resulting from COVID-19 and efforts to contain it are the fourth wave of the pandemic. (Pixabay, Canva)…
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The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates the pressures faced by women caregivers
The coronavirus pandemic is adding to women’s domestic and professional workloads. (Shutterstock) Victoria Atabakhsh, University of Waterloo At this point,…
Horror! Man's Bladder Explodes After Holding In His Pee For 18 Hours Following Beer Binge
Fortunately for him, able medical doctors were able to save his life via emergency surgery. File photo In…
Falls and injuries are a persistent public health problem in long-term care
Hip fractures are a common injury sustained in falls in long-term care. (Shutterstock) Dawn Mackey, Simon Fraser University Long-term care…
Woman Blasts NCDC As She Narrates How They Allegedly Responded When Someone She Knows Tested Positive To COVID-19
She also claimed she called the main NCDC number and was given 7 other numbers to call. The Thread…
Not just coronavirus — heat also poses a threat to public health this summer
It may be difficult to keep cool when a heat wave strikes during the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis) Daniel…
