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COVID-19: PAN urges continued closure of schools until conditions are safe
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) has declared its support for the continued closure of Nigerian schools urging that schools should remain closed until conditions are safe.The association gave the minimum criterion for…
Hopeful COVID-19 research: Testing new vaccines, repurposing old ones
We continue our Hope Behind the Headlines series. This week, we track the progress of a newly developed vaccine, examine the benefits of repurposing existing vaccines, and see how a synthetic antibody can “distract” and neutralize the new…
How Oyo government plans to check extortion of women accessing family planning
Dr Muideen Olatunji, the executive secretary, Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, in this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, explains how the state has been handling increasing cases of sexual violence, sexually transmitted infections, unwanted…
New, more infectious SARS-CoV-2 variant does not cause worse symptoms
Research shows that a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, which is now the dominant form of the virus, is more infectious in cell cultures. However, clinical data suggest that the variant does not cause more severe illness.All viruses mutate,…
What Nigerians must know about bubonic plague —Experts
Bubonic plague, caused by bacteria and transmitted through flea bites and infected animals, is one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts review possibilities of bubonic plaque…
Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity
When it comes to living to the ripe old age of 100, good genes help but don’t tell the full story. Where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age, suggests a new study conducted by scientists…
Kano govt to begin compulsory drug tests for politicians, civil servants, students
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has said that plans are underway to begin compulsory drug tests for political office holders, civil servants and students seeking admission into tertiary institutions in the state.In a statement signed by…
How diagnosis, treatment of TB in animals support healthier you
THE rate at which tuberculosis(TB) spreads from animals to humans may be higher than previously thought. TB from animals is a growing concern worldwide and teams of researchers have suggested that the number of human tuberculosis cases that…
Black people do not have wealth to ride out pandemic at home —Expert
The current pandemic is exposing — and exacerbating — already existing social inequalities. In this context, Medicalnewstoday spoke to Tiffany Green, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Departments of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics…
Blood pressure medications help even the frailest elderly people live longer
Taking prescription blood pressure medication helped even the frailest elderly patients live longer, according to a large study in Italy. While the improved survival benefit was found in all older people, the healthier older people survived…