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The immune system is one of the most complex parts of our body. It keeps us healthy by getting rid of parasites, viruses or bacteria, and by destroying damaged or cancer cells. One of its most intriguing abilities is its memory: upon first contact with a foreign component (called antigens) our adaptive immune system takes around two weeks to respond, but responses afterwards are much faster, as if the cells remembered the antigen. But how is this memory attained?

THE Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has canceled the bench warrant that was issued against Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu who has been in detention. Mr Zulu has consequently allowed to go home but will have to continue looking for former presidential political advisor Kaizer Zulu, whom he signed up for as a surety. Kaizer, who […]

Ö Moussa Faki Mahamat, the African Union Commission Chairperson says President Hichilema is a ray of hope for Africaís development agenda

By SHERRY CHABALA 

THE African Union Commission (AUC), has eulogised President Hakainde Hichilema as a selfless leader committed to exponential expansion of not only of Zambia’s economy but the betterment Africa’s economy and its citizens.

The body’s blood glucose level needs to be maintained in a relatively narrow range. It cannot be too high, as it can lead to diabetes, and it cannot be too low because it can cause fainting or even death.

A study led by a University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher has established that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective first-line treatment for insomnia among individuals with alcohol use disorder, regardless of abstinence from alcohol. It is the first study to document that treating insomnia with CBT reduces the negative outcomes associated with excessive drinking.

THE Human Rights Commission has condemned the detention of an eight-year-old boy at Matero Police Station in Lusaka on June 11, 2023. The Commission said the alleged offence of being in possession of a sharp instrument while fighting with another child is not only unlawful but also disproportionate, unreasonable, unnecessary and unjustified in a democratic […]

By SHARON ZULU

THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has disclosed that millers are not getting the quantities of maizeneeded to satisfy demand.

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and has proven to be a great way to help millions stay active. And while it may seem like a fun game with a silly name, like any sport, it is not without risk. As doctors see more patients with pickleball-related injuries, a new national survey by The Harris Poll on behalf of Orlando Health finds many Americans are likely to forgo medical care for a nagging sports injury.

THE Minister of Agriculture,Reuben Mtolo Phiri has implored Zambian’s to give mealie meal a chance to achieve it’s economic price by consuming other products. He says this will be done through allowing other products compete with maize and mealie meal as an all day meal as is seem in most households. Mr Phiri has since […]

The majority of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) treat the chronic and progressive neurological disorder with oral medications, likely because of many factors, including convenience, consumer advertising and approval by health insurers, according to Rutgers researchers.