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Pandemic underscores flaws in Nigeria's farming and food supply chains
A tomato vendor attends to buyer at a makeshift food market established to cushion the effect of COVID lockdown in…
3D-printed organs could save lives by addressing the transplant shortage
The need for donated organs can be addressed using a novel 3D-printing technique. (Shutterstock) Saman Naghieh, University of Saskatchewan Due…
Women With 8 Inch Long Clitoris Can Now Be Regarded As Men, Abuja Court Rules
There was wild jubilation in Abuja, on Monday, October 28, following a Supreme court of Nigeria ruling over a very…
New research shows South Africa's levy on sugar-sweetened drinks is having an impact
Photo by Peter Kovalev\TASS via Getty Images Karen Hofman, University of the Witwatersrand Three years ago South Africa introduced Africa’s…
Fact or fiction: Debunking 4 common myths about ticks
With warm weather comes tick season. (Shutterstock) Kirsten Crandall, McGill University Blooming flowers, chirping birds and long-awaited rays of sunshine:…
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What is thrombocytopenia, the rare blood condition possibly linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine?
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Lessons from the past: protecting women and girls from violence during COVID-19
Women and girls face increased violence during public health crises. Sally Hayden/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Lindsay Stark, Washington University…
The WHO report into the origin of the coronavirus is out. Here's what happens next, says the Australian doctor who went to China
The World Health Organization (WHO) overnight released its report into the origins of the coronavirus, a report I contributed to…
Too much sitting is bad for you — but some types are better than others
Everyday environments and activities, from transportation to screen time to eating, are tailored nearly exclusively to prolonged sitting. (Canva/Unsplash/Pixabay) Wuyou…
