Cart is empty One in nine children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to data released in May by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 8% of college students have ADHD, too, and they often struggle in silence: distracted in lectures, unable to complete assignments on time, slow to make friends. The condition can even cause them to forget to take the ADHD meds that would help them.
Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram
When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there’s any sign of breast cancer.
Are you over 75? Here’s what you need to know about vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function and overall well-being. And it becomes even more crucial as we age.
Targeting hippocampal neurons to unlock existing Alzheimer’s drugs
A team of researchers at Kobe Gakuin University in Japan have genetically engineered insulin-fused proteins capable of targeting hippocampal neurons. The innovative technique capitalizes on insulin’s natural tendency to accumulate in the hippocampal neuronal tissue. This new approach could unlock existing treatments for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease by allowing existing drugs to be delivered on target.
Nakacinda’s Facebook comment lands him in court
PATRIOTIC Front faction secretary general Raphael Nakacinda;’s Facebook utterances on Kanele FM Radio’s Facebook page relating to the President have landed him in court. The 46-year-old business executive and politician has been charged with seditious practices, which several other politicians are appearing in court for. Mr Nakacinda was charged after he claimed that President Hakainde […]
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Children and adults transported to a Pennsylvania hospital after ingesting ‘toxic mushrooms’
Children and adults were transported to a hospital in Pennsylvania Friday night after being sickened by mushrooms, authorities said.
Office of the President agent in court
COMMISSIONER for Refugees Prosper Ng’andu who is also a deputy director at the Office of the President appeared in court following his recent arrest connected to facilitating illegal entry of foreigners into Zambia. Some time last month, it was reported that the Anti-Terrorism Centre raided the Commissioner for Refugees offices and nabbed some officials in […]
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‘Chad were brutal,’ cries Grant
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has cried that Chad were brutal in their scoreless draw at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The visitors gave Zambia a physical game, with the hosts eventually losing two players to injury, adding to the team’s current injury woes. The Chipolopolo trainer complained that the referee did not protect his players […]
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Inside RSV: Researchers pinpoint markers of more severe cases
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains the top cause of hospitalization among young children, leading to respiratory issues like bronchiolitis and pneumonia. However, the reasons why some children experience only mild symptoms while others suffer from severe disease are not well understood.
The 50 by 50 goal: Report explores how to reduce probability of dying before age 70 by 50% globally by 2050
A team of 50 leading international experts, The Lancet Commission on Investing in Health (CIH), explored this question, resulting in clear, actionable, and achievable measures for achieving this ambitious goal worldwide.