Cart is empty High levels of stress are known to contribute to the development of many psychiatric and medical conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, hypertension, and heart disease. Past case studies suggest that psychiatric disorders linked to stress exposure can manifest differently in men and women, with the two sexes often predominantly exhibiting different symptoms.
Discrimination took a heavy toll on Asian American students during the pandemic
Experiencing discrimination significantly harmed the well-being of Asian and Asian American college students in the U.S. during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Novel therapeutic approach against severe COVID-19 in males
Retrospective analyses of epidemiologic data have repeatedly shown that COVID-19 mortality is higher in males compared to females. However, the underlying factors mediating sex-specific disease outcome were largely unknown.
15-year-old females among junkies rounded up in Lusaka, police say
IT has sadly been established that even the girl child cannot be exempted from the term ‘junkie’ as they too are engaging in the unproductive behaviour. Recently, Police have round up 65 junkies in Lusaka and among them are 12 females , aged as young as 15-years-old, while the oldest is 45. Police Spokesperson Rae […]
Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer
Patients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of the condition remain high. Until now, the precise mechanism behind the spread of the tumor has not been fully explained.
Scientists develop new model for understanding uterine fibroids
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new cellular model of uterine fibroids that stem from common genetic mutations, which will accelerate further research and development of future treatments, according to findings published in Nature Communications.
Researchers find superantigen mutant can trigger immune response in ovarian cancer cells
Superantigens are molecules that can stimulate a strong immune response by activating a large number of cytotoxic T cells, which are white blood cells that can eliminate tumor cells. One example of a superantigen is staphylococcal enterotoxin C2 (SEC2), which is produced by a type of bacteria.
Prostate cancer scanning technique waives the need for pre-imaging biopsy in elderly patients
In elderly patients with suspected prostate cancer, a prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography (PSMA PET) CT scan can diagnose advanced disease and aid in therapy selection without the need for a biopsy.
Rainbow Agrosciences scoops first prize at Agriculture Show
By NATION REPORTER
RAINBOW Agrosciences Zambia scooped first prize in the Agrochemicals category at the just ended 95th Agriculture and Commercial Show.
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Pirates and Chipata to battle for Buildcon place
LIVINGSTONE Pirates and Chipata United have been given a lifeline to the National Division One following FAZ’ decision that the vacant spot left by demoted Buildcon will be settled through a play-off. Last week, Buildcon was demoted to the Copperbelt provincial league following multiple breaches of FIFA and FAZ Statutes around player transfers and remuneration. […]