Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of heart arrhythmia, a serious condition in which the heart beats so fast that its upper chambers, the atria, quiver. This irregular heartbeat can increase the risk of severe conditions, including heart failure, dementia and stroke.
Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is associated with significantly improved HIV outcomes for transgender, nonbinary, and other gender-diverse (trans) people in the U.S., according to a new study published in The Lancet HIV.
Embedding nurse practitioners into specialist homeless services can help to improve health care access for vulnerable children, a unique pilot program has shown.
Wenzhou Medical University and collaborating institutions have identified a population of human neural retinal stem-like cells able to regenerate retinal tissue and support visual recovery.
Virtual reality (VR) might be able to provide cancer patients significant pain relief, a new study says.
The risk of a full-blown stroke will remain high for at least a decade after a person has a slight brush with stroke, in the form of a transient ischemic attack or minor stroke, a new study says.
The average wait time for the first session of treatment in Australia could be further harming the mental health of teens, a study has found, prompting calls to introduce national standards.
By BARNABAS ZULU ZAMBIA women’s national team coach Nora Häuptle has named a 24-member squad for the 2025 Yongchuan International Tournament due in Chongqing, China from April 5-8. The tournament features hosts China, Uzbekistan and Thailand and serves as part of the Copper Queens’ preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled […]
By BARNABAS ZULU EASTERN Province Permanent Secretary Paul Thole has commended the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for implementing an equal pay policy for both men’s and women’s football. During the opening of the elective FAZ annual general meeting, Thole praised the efforts of FAZ President Andrew Kamanga and highlighted the country’s unique position in […]
BY NKULA KAOMA IN a pluralistic society like ours, the Constitution, written or unwritten is the cornerstone on which democracy thrives. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land providing a framework for ensuring that all laws are consistent with its principles and limits the power of government. It is because of the rule […]