West Virginia University neuroscientists have discovered a way to control how much zinc is released to specific locations in the brain. The essential mineral plays a major role in the organ’s function, including improving memory and lessening symptoms of some neurological disorders, but getting the right amount to the right place is key.
Weight loss protects—even when weight is regained
Having lost a great deal of weight appears to offer some protection against ill health even for those who have regained some of their weight loss. This is shown in a study at the University of Gothenburg of people who have undergone weight-loss surgery.
How stem cells calm the body’s immune response
Our blood consists of many cell types that develop through different stages from a precursor type—the blood stem cell. An international research team led by Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt and Goethe University has now investigated the developmental pathways of blood cells in humans.
Potential risk biomarkers found for schizophrenia resulting from cannabis use
A study by the Neuropsychopharmacology and IBeA groups of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) paves the way to obtaining biomarkers to predict the development of schizophrenia.
Musyani ‘protests’ as officers apprehend him at court.
IN the absence of his thousands of online followers, social media blogger Elias Musyani yesterday lamented as he was being apprehended by unidentified security personnel at the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court. Mr Musyani was earlier in court in a case he is accused of harrassing renowned musician Elton Mulenga’s wife Kidist Kifle online. In this matter, […]
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FDA announces ‘Operation Stork Speed’ to improve infant formula
In an effort to guarantee “the ongoing quality, safety, nutritional adequacy, and resilience of the domestic infant formula supply,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a new program called Operation Stork Speed.
Data reveal total injury death rate increased from 2013 to 2021, followed by decline
The total injury death rate in the United States increased from 2013 through 2021, then declined through 2023, according to a March data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Warning signs of colorectal cancer in younger adults
Colorectal cancer, the third-most common cancer in the U.S., has been rising among younger people for the past two decades. It is not one type of cancer but two cancers: colon cancer, which starts in the large intestine, and rectal cancer, which begins in the last part of the large intestine, known as the rectum.
Study suggests cheap health insurance can delay cancer diagnosis, increase risk of death
Considering a short-term health insurance plan as a cheap alternative to more costly comprehensive coverage?
Matete Simutanda’s Journey with MultiChoice Talent Factory
MultiChoice Zambia’s commitment to nurturing local talent and fostering creativity shines brightly through Matete Simutanda’s transformative journey. As a 2024 Alumni of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), Matete’s life and career have been profoundly reshaped, showcasing the power of opportunity, mentorship, and education. For Matete Simutanda, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) was more than just […]
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