Cart is empty Researchers from the University of Tsukuba found that the frequency of a brainwave phenomenon called phase resetting reflects daily changes in depressed mood. This finding renders possible the estimation of the degree of depressed mood by measuring brain waves for one minute, which is expected to promote the early detection of depression.
Corpses from natural disasters rarely pose health risk: Red Cross, WHO
Despite belief in some quarters to the contrary, the bodies of victims of natural disasters or armed conflict rarely pose a health threat to communities, the Red Cross and the World Health Organization said Friday.
Young women can ‘bank’ exercise for better heart health
Researchers from The University of Queensland have found women can retain the benefits of exercise during their 20s, going on to have better heart health later in life.
A SOUND DECISION
GOVERNMENT must be commended for listening to the concerns that were raised over the French ambassador to Zambia-designate, Mr Jean Mafart.
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New ways to predict outcomes of pregnancies with fetal growth problems
A team of scientists, led by researchers at University College London, have developed new methods to predict outcomes for pregnancies where there are issues with poor growth of the baby inside the womb.
Physicians and medical students delay childbearing, family building due to medical training
More than 60% of physicians and medical students reported delaying having children or building a family due to medical training, with half also having regretted doing so, according to recent survey findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
COSAFA champs Zambia drawn in Group B
By MICHAEL MIYOBA
THE Copper Queens have been drawn in Group B of the 2023 COSAFA Women’s Championship that will be hosted in Gauteng South Africa from October 4-15.
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New parent? Night shift? New analysis suggests the ideal nap strategy to survive all-nighters
New analysis of pilot studies on night shift naps conducted from 2012 to 2018 revealed the ideal snoozing strategy that might help counteract drowsiness and fatigue during a 16-hour overnight duty. The findings can also benefit new parents.
KALABA COMMENDS GOV’T FOR WITHDRAWING JEAN MAFART AS ZAMBIA’S AMB DESIGNATE
By NATION REPORTER
CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba has thanked Government for withdrawing its acceptance of newly appointed French ambassador to Zambia-designate Jean Mafart whose persona is tainted and of questionable and problematic character.
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Newly discovered trigger of Parkinson’s upends common beliefs
A new Northwestern Medicine study challenges a common belief in what triggers Parkinson’s disease.