Medical doctors at three teaching hospitals in Nigeria have confirmed the efficacy and safety of herbal remedy, Mojeaga, in combination with conventional oral iron therapy for treating blood shortage in pregnancy. The teaching hospitals include: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra State; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University Teaching Hospital (COUTH) Awka, Anambra State and Enugu […]
After the hindrance imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, neuroscience research pushed forward. NeuroFrance 2023 took place as an in-person meeting and highlighted current and future strategies for exploring the brain and its pathologies, including a strong pathway to mental health research. Every 2 years, at the beginning of summer, NeuroFrance, the largest neuroscience conference in […]
Abstract Childhood mental disorders, including emotional and behavioural problems (EBP) are increasingly prevalent. Higher maternal oxidative stress (OS) during pregnancy (matOSpreg) is linked to offspring mental disorders. Environmental factors contribute to matOSpreg. However, the role of matOSpreg in childhood EBP is unclear. We investigated the associations between (i) matOSpreg and offspring EBP; (ii) social and […]
In a recent study published in Hypertension Research, scientists examine the endocrine causes of hypertension (HTN) and investigate the efficacy of treatments to alleviate HTN. Study: Endocrine causes of hypertension: Literature review and practical approach. Image Credit: Hodoimg / Shutterstock.com What is HTN? About 30% of the global population is affected by HTN. HTN is a […]
Flu is a common illness during the winter. But it can be severe, especially in children younger than age 5 and adults ages 65 and older, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems and chronic conditions, such as diabetes or asthma. It attacks the respiratory system, causing fever, body aches, cough, headache, and sore […]
