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Slowing spread of COVID-19 with contact tracing apps
As witnessed during the West African Ebola epidemic of 2014-16 and in today’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, disease outbreaks can spread rapidly,...
Understanding what causes encephalitis
Encephalitis is a rare condition that is most often caused by viruses (viral encephalitis). It can also be caused by non-infectious diseases,...
Debate rages on using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients
The coronavirus, COVID-19 is the Pandemic currently ravaging the world. Being a Virus, treatment has been elusive. There have been various treatments...
What is the impact of eating too much sugar?
In the short-term, eating too much sugar may contribute to acne, weight gain, and tiredness. In the long-term, too much sugar increases...
Metabolites in urine point the way to a more healthful diet
After examining the link between metabolites in urine and overall health, researchers created a 5-minute test to reveal a person's nutritional fingerprint.
Monkeys infected with novel coronavirus developed short-term immunity
Test monkeys infected with the novel coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic were protected from reinfection for up to 28 days later,...
Current dominant strain of COVID-19 more infectious than original: study
Variation of the novel coronavirus that dominates the world today infects human cells more readily than the original that emerged in China,...
Blocking ‘atypical’ opioid receptor may help treat chronic pain
Researchers have discovered a possible way to increase levels of natural opioids in the brain. The new approach involves blocking an opioid...
Group Donates 300,000 Face Masks to Support Fight Against COVID-19
OPay has donated 300,000 medical face masks to hospitals and healthcare centres in Nigeria as part of its #DoMore initiative.
Govt Laments Astronomical Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The federal government has raised the alarm over the rising cases of COVID-19 in the country, charging Nigerians to brace up for...
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