The holidays, a time where families and friends can get together to talk, to laugh—or get into screaming arguments.
Wegovy: Why half of those taking it stop within a year, and what happens when they do
Despite the effectiveness of the newer generation of anti-obesity drugs—called GLP-1 receptor agonists—few can tolerate them in the long run. A new study, published in the journal Obesity, reveals that of people prescribed weight-loss drugs, just 44% were still taking them after three months and only 19% after one year.
Hormone secreted by fetus causes morning sickness: study
A hormone produced by the human fetus is to blame for morning sickness in pregnant women, a study has found, paving the way to possible prevention and treatment.
Patient error makes 1 in 10 home colon cancer tests unusable
At-home tests for colon cancer make this important screening readily available to folks who can’t afford or would rather not go through a colonoscopy.
Teen concussion tied to higher risk for suicidal behaviors
Adolescents who report concussion have increased odds of reporting suicidal behaviors, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in the Journal of Athletic Training.
Tracking SARS-CoV-2 with phone app data offers insights into proximity and duration risk factors
Researchers at the University of Oxford, U.K., have discovered how the rate of exposure time to someone with COVID-19 contact relates to infection risk. They found that the duration of exposure to individuals with COVID-19 contact increases the risk of infection more so than proximity.
Teaching Council warns unlicensed private school teachers
By NATION REPORTER
THE Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) has urged private schools to ensure their teachers are not only registered but licensed for practice as there are many who are just registered but not licensed.
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Guidelines updated for use of antiplatelet therapy for atherosclerotic CVD
In a guideline update issued by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology and published online Oct. 28 in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, new recommendations are presented regarding the use of antiplatelet therapy (APT) for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
WB grants Zambia US$125M
By VITA BANDA
THE World Bank has completed a review of Zambia’s second macroeconomic stability, growth and competitiveness development policy financing under the Development Policy Operation 2 (DPO 2) financing.
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DEPOLITISE CDF CONTRACTS
IT is wrong to regard the much-touted Constituency Development Fund as being faultless in its implementation.
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