A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be “detox” specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders -– while hiding that their misinformation is actually a marketing campaign aimed at making money.
HH calls on diplomats to promote world peace
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on diplomats to work together in fostering peace, security and stability in the region.
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Millers being pushed out GBM
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GEOFFREY Bwalya Mwamba says government’s offloading of reduced price mealie meal on the market is certainly going to push private milling companies out of business and could eventually be forced to shut down.
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ECL’S RETIRED!
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THE PATRIOTIC Front (PF) has trashed a statement attributed to the party alleging that former president Edgar Lungu will be their candidate for the 2026 elections saying official spokespersons of the party on key policy and party positions are a preserve of the President, Secretary General and Chairperson for Information and Publicity.
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Study highlight potential links between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease
The various neurological symptoms that patients with COVID-19 have experienced suggest that viral infections may increase the risk of neurodegeneration, which could in turn contribute to the development of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A review in the Journal of Neurochemistry highlights the potential mechanistic links between COVID-19 and AD.
Study finds substantial increases in psychological distress during the initial COVID-19 wave in the UK
New research published in Economic Inquiry reports substantial increases in psychological distress in the UK during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Does SARS-CoV-2 infection have urological effects?
Research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine indicates that SARS-CoV-2 infection may worsen lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men.
Prenatal exposure to environmental chemicals linked to childhood growth changes
A new study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has shed light on the influence that Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) can have on children’s growth during their early years. The results, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, show that prenatal exposure to some of these environmental chemicals and their mixtures is linked to accelerated Body Mass Index (BMI) gain from birth to nine years old.
Is it okay to press the snooze button?
Snoozing, or using intermittent alarms to get in a few more minutes of sleep in the morning, may have benefits for some people, according to research published in the Journal of Sleep Research.
Scientists discover links between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiota
Researchers have discovered the link between the gut microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease. For the first time, researchers have found that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be transferred to a healthy young organism via the gut microbiota, confirming its role in the disease.