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Visit of students from UNIVERSITÉ D'ABOMEY- Benin

Visit of students from UNIVERSITÉ D'ABOMEY- Benin

About sixty (60) students from the department of Imaging and Radiobiology Department from the Université D'Abomey-Calavi (Ecole Polytechnique D’Abomey-Calavi) in Benin, paid a visit to the University...

High blood pressure research: 2019 overview

High blood pressure research: 2019 overview

In this special feature, we collate some of the most intriguing hypertension studies from 2019. We particularly focus on nutrition, risk factors, and hypertension's relationship with dementia.

Researchers discover new autoinflammatory condition

Researchers discover new autoinflammatory condition

A team of specialists from Australia and the United States has identified a new autoinflammatory condition in humans. They also understand what causes it, which can help researchers find adequate trea...

Does Talc powder cause ovarian cancer?

Does Talc powder cause ovarian cancer?

Does using powder in the genital area increase the risk of ovarian cancer? A new data analysis of over 250,000 women found no link, but the authors urge caution as the study may not be large enough.

Eating in a 6-hour window and fasting for 18 hours might help you live longer

Eating in a 6-hour window and fasting for 18 hours might help you live longer

Abstaining from food for 16 to 18 hours a day could be key to treating a variety of health conditions -- even if you've got to train yourself to push past the hunger. A review of past animal and hu...

UGMC Staff advised to focus on proper planning- Dr. Osei

UGMC Staff advised to focus on proper planning- Dr. Osei

The management of UGMC have organized a staff durbar to create a platform for management to officially inform staff about the scaling up of services at the Centre from November 2019. The durbar al...