A Columbia University study has found that teens who use cannabis recreationally are two to four times as likely to develop psychiatric disorders, such as depression and suicidality, than teens who don’t use cannabis at all.
Study finds that Americans think things are worse than they are
The United States is not as bad off as you think it is.
Early signals of Parkinson’s found in gut microbiota of REM sleep behavior disorder patients
Scientists at The Chinese University of Hong Kong have found that the gut microbiome holds Parkinson’s disease markers and may indicate a method of early diagnosis.
Blood of elite cyclists holds clues to treating and preventing chronic diseases
Examining metabolites in the blood of elite cyclists can help treat and prevent chronic diseases, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Autoimmune disorders found to affect around 1 in 10 people
A new population-based study of 22 million people shows that autoimmune disorders now affect about 1 in 10 individuals. The work, published in The Lancet, also highlights important socioeconomic, seasonal, and regional differences for several autoimmune disorders and provides new clues on possible causes behind these diseases.
Do those who need it most live in barrier-reduced residences?
Older people spend a lot of time at home and in the area near where they live. Housing conditions ensure their ability to participate in social life, especially when they suffer from mobility restrictions. Barrier-free access to the residence and to rooms within the residence is a key condition for their everyday mobility. But do the homes of those with limited mobility meet these requirements?
New research reveals challenges faced by mothers living with HIV in Indonesia
Living with HIV is certainly a very big deal. It has detrimental mental health impacts on people. Such impacts are even worse for mothers living with HIV whose children are also living with HIV.
UPND planning to amend public procurement law to favour foreigners – Dr Zimba
GOVERNMENT is planning to change the Public Procurement law and make it discriminatory against its own citizens by amending section 89 of the Public Procurement Act No 8 of 2020 which instructs that any company participating in public procurement should partner with citizens, Zumani Zimba has disclosed.
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MOH HAS THREE PSs – but Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says is unaware as the official position of government is that the Ministry of Health has only two Permanent Secretaries
THE Ministry of Health has established a third position at the level of Permanent Secretary, with the creation of a new portfolio, Donor Coordination which will be headed by Dr George Sinyangwe.
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ZAMBIANS FEARFUL – BISHOP BANDA
The use of armoured vehicles and heavily armed police officers to invade former President Edgar Lungu’s residence has alarmed Lusaka Archbishop Dr Alick Banda.
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