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A Church leader of Lusaka has been arrested for punching a fellow church leader for advising him to put a stop to an alleged love affair that he was having with a church member. Apostle Christopher Kunda,45 of Presence of God Life Ministries is believed to have assaulted Reverend Nelson Mhango, 61 of Bumper Harvest […]

The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less physical activity, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The study was titled, “Precocious Puberty Diagnoses Spike, COVID-19 Pandemic, and Body Mass Index: Findings from a Four-Year Study.”

Whenever people learn together with others, they draw comparisons. Usually, a contrast effect occurs that immediately affects one’s perception of one’s own academic abilities. If others perform better, one assesses one’s own abilities as worse. If others perform less well, one perceives oneself as more talented and capable. These contrast effects have been confirmed repeatedly in various studies.

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma, a form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is the most common aggressive lymphoma in children. Chemotherapy and radiation fail to cure about 30% of cases. When tumors are driven by the oncogene ALK—which is the case for the majority of children—kinase inhibitor drugs like crizotinib are very effective in blocking tumor growth. They also lack the serious side effects of chemotherapy.

A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.

By SHARON ZULU

GOVERNMENT says it will render support to traders whose goods were destroyed by fire at Kitwe’s Chisokone market.

By PRINCE MABUMBA 

CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia, Du Xiaohui says China is ready to strengthen military cooperation with Zambia for the mutual benefit of the defence forces of the two countries.

An expert review of very preterm babies (born two or more months early) has found that while most now survive, the rate of developmental problems is too high, largely due to brain injury and disrupted brain development.

Genetic and neurobiological factors shape the development of eating disorders much earlier than previously thought, with evidence emerging in children as young as nine years old, Yale-led research reveals. The findings, researchers say, highlight the need for early screening and intervention.

New research from the Faculty of Education has found a link between screen time and anxiety and depression in children.