Health & Wellness
Humans’ family tree revealed by ancient proteins
Humankind’s genetic links to long-extinct relatives are being mapped in a rapidly expanding research field called palaeoproteomics.
By Michael Allen
They are a fixture of almost...
Is Nipah Virus A New Outbreak To Watch Out For?
Another virus is currently making headlines after the havoc the COVID-19 virus has brought — the Nipah virus or NiV. While it’s not a...
Gates Foundation funding $40 million effort to help develop mRNA vaccines in Africa
A $40 million investment will help several African manufacturers produce new messenger RNA vaccines on the continent where people were last in line to...
Africa’s Current and Planned Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity
A study of Africa's current and planned vaccine manufacturing capacity offers insights into how to target investments and development efforts to promote long-term success.
Africa...
Investments in Digital Can Accelerate Improvements in Health Care
Digital technology can strengthen health systems, improve health financing and public health, and increase reach to underserved populations, according to a new World Bank...
Long Covid: the pandemic’s testing aftermath
By tracking Covid-19 patients, doctors in Europe are in search of treatments for a lingering sickness that is both debilitating and puzzling.
By ANTHONY KING
Evelina Tacconelli,...
The Truth about Oil Diffusers: Do They Really Improve Air Quality?
Oil diffusers have increasingly become a staple in many homes due to the host of benefits they offer. These little devices utilize essential oils,...
The Contribution of Knee Support to Overall Health
The human knee, a complex and unique structure, plays a significant role in our everyday physical activities. This joint carries the body weight while...
Autism cures may be closer as focus turns to early treatment
Fresh insights into the genes that cause the neurological disorder could open new routes for the prevention and perhaps even reversal of symptoms.
By VITTORIA D’ALESSIO
Autism...
African governments are collaborating with innovators to strengthen local health supply chains
Last year, global healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory surveyed more than 80 companies across four African countries for a report emphasizing the growth of...