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Why words become harder to remember as we get older
As we get older, we find it increasingly difficult to have the right words ready at the right moment—even though our vocabulary actually grows continuously
Alternative Medicine
Ethiopian Ambassador to promote Ghanaian herbal medicine
The Ethiopian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Hadera Abera, has endorsed newly produced Ghanaian herbal medicine Thorntina-74 (T-74) and pledged to promote it in Ethiopia. He
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Mental Health and Social Media
There were no signs, symptoms or any change in attitude and behavior that would tell Michelle, a forty-two-year-old executive assistant, that her daughter, Kristina, was
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Africa: Innovative Use of World’s First Malaria Vaccine Generates Remarkable Results and a Life-Saving Opportunity
By Kesete Admasu In the midst of the tragedy and turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s gratifying to see work continuing in Africa to
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Ghana holds Conference on Maternal, Child Health, and Nutrition
Over the past few decades, the maternal mortality rate in Ghana has seen a steady decline due to several factors and robust systems put in
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Study finds telemedicine appointments reduce risk of further illness
A study led by Ricardo Mosquera, MD, with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth found telemedicine appointments reduce risk of further illness. Credit: Roger Castro/UTHealth Telemedicine
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Why it’s hard to end elephantiasis, a debilitating disease spread by mosquitoes
Lymphatic filariasis is one of the world’s leading causes of permanent and long-term disability. Sometimes referred to as Elephantiasis tropica, it is a neglected and stigmatised mosquito-borne
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A plant grown in Nigeria shows potential for epilepsy treatment
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that arises from imbalances of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. This disorder manifests as recurring seizure, unconsciousness and momentary loss of memory.
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Tanzania Commits to End Malaria Infection By 2030
By Cheji Bakari in Tanga THE government in collaboration with the country’s medical research centres, National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) and other stakeholders’ reiterated its
Covid News
South Africa Detects C.1.2 Covid-19 Variant of Interest
Recently published research has revealed that the new COVID-19 variant C.1.2 has been identified in South Africa. According to the researchers, there are concerns that
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Eating walnuts daily lowered bad cholesterol and may reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Eating about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years modestly lowered levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as “bad cholesterol,” and reduced
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The first human case of Marburg virus in West Africa is no surprise: here’s why
The first case of fatal Marburg virus disease was identified in Guinea, West Africa on 9 August 2021. Marburg is a highly infectious zoonotic haemorrhagic fever
