Cart is empty BARNABAS ZULU THE failure by Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba to be granted bail pending appeal has complicated and frustrated efforts to secure his evacuation to South Africa for specialized medical treatment, it has been learnt. Yesterday, Thabo Kawana claimed government was ready to evacuate Mr Mwamba to South Africa but it was waiting for clearance from […]
Kamasutra styles ‘in court’.
IMAGES depicting various sex positions were presented as evidence in a lawsuit contesting the constitutionality of Section 155(a)(c) of the Penal Code Act, which prohibits same-sex relations. The petitioner, governance activist Isaac Mwanza, in his petition, provided not less than 12 pictures showing various sex positions, so that the Constitutional Court can view them during […]
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Two more judgements await jailed Munir Zulu.
A day after being jailed for one year, Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu was yesterday back in court facing three counts of seditious practices. Just like the libel case which earned him jail term on Monday, the seditious practices case before Lusaka magistrate Fydes Hamaundu is linked to utterances. Allegations against him emanate from […]
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Study finds cancer treatment may affect connections in the brain
New research published in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging has uncovered changes in brain connectivity during chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer.
How climate change is affecting seasonal allergies
A review published in The Laryngoscope indicates that climate change’s effects on pollen seasons and concentrations are contributing to increasing rates of allergic rhinitis, or hay fever.
Fish swim bladders could be useful in a treatment for heart failure
Hydrogels, which are soft materials formed by cross-linking polymers, could have a variety of medical applications. In research published in Advanced Science, investigators developed an injectable hydrogel containing components of fish swim bladders and used it to repair damaged heart tissue.
Handheld electro-shockers can pose risk for individuals with cardiac implants, study finds
Research has found that handheld electro-shockers commonly used for self-defense can potentially interact with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers, putting individuals at risk.
Bans on outdoor junk food ads derailed by industry lobbying, say researchers
Plans to ban junk food ads from bus stops and billboards to protect public health are being stymied by advertising industry lobbying, reveals an investigation published by The BMJ.
Prescribing parkrun is a retrograde step, argues doctor
General practitioners are now “prescribing” parkrun for their patients as part of a social prescribing initiative to promote preventive care. But in The BMJ, Dr. Margaret McCartney argues that turning parkrun into a prescription medicalizes a walk in the park and is a retrograde step.
Pooled data suggest relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure—at least in the short term
Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure—at least in the short term—but the longer-term effects are unclear, finds a pooled data analysis of the existing research published in the open-access journal BMJ Medicine.