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NATION REPORTER COPPER prices, Zambia’s major source of foreign exchange, plunged as much as 7.7 percent within 15 minutes of opening on the London Metal Exchange on Monday, before reversing direction to rally nearly US$1, 000 in a little over two hours. This record is the largest intraday move since 2009. The base metal prices […]

Past psychology research suggests that different people display characteristic patterns of spontaneous thought, emotions and behaviors. These patterns make the brains of distinct individuals unique, to the point that neuroscientists can often tell them apart based on their neural activity.

Throughout their everyday life, most people engage in many activities that require varying degrees of attention. As they take part in these activities, the brain processes the sensory information it receives from their surroundings, creating representations that guide their current and future behavior.

As a large proportion of people taking medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss report consuming less processed foods and soda, researchers say food and beverage companies are adjusting strategies.

Malnutrition-related diabetes—typically affecting lean, malnourished teens and young adults in low- and middle-income countries—is now officially recognized as a distinct form of the disease, known as type 5 diabetes.

New research from the University of Sydney has revealed poor oral health is significantly associated with higher instances of migraines, abdominal and body pain in women.

One in 10 medical products circulating in low—and middle-income countries (LMICs) is substandard or fake, with the majority in Sub-Saharan Africa being antibacterial and antimalarial drugs. The unchecked spread of these products threatens lives and undermines health care systems already struggling with access and quality.

THABO Kawana never ceases to amaze Zambians. We say so in relation to yesterday’s remarks by former President Edgar Lungu, challenging the government’s claims about his health and interactions with President Hakainde Hichilema, as they raise serious questions about the role of government spokespeople and the credibility of their statements. Mr Kawana, the Permanent Secretary […]

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine have discovered a new way that neurons act in neurodegeneration by using human neural organoids—also known as “mini-brain” models—from patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD).

LET’S continue our global tour! Picture a bustling Lusaka street where taxis once seemed like a luxury, now transformed into a digital hub where food, rides, and goods arrive at the tap of a screen. Leading this transformation is Kabanda Chewe, Country Head of Yango in Zambia. With strategic insight and a deep understanding of local […]

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