Health

Researchers at Stanford University and Chan Zuckerberg Biohub have identified sets of cell-free RNA (cfRNA) biomarkers in the blood of pregnant women that can be used to predict a woman's risk of premature birth.

A pregnant woman's risk of delivering early can depend on factors such as a previous preterm birth, certain pregnancy or medical complications, preeclampsia, stress or diabetes. A woman can also have a premature birth even if she has no known risk factors.

A cup of coffee early in the morning is helpful to make people start the day strong, especially after a long night, however, the important question is how much do people need to consume to get the best result.

Timing in taking coffee is also vital for optimum performance, when coffee is consumed early enough before the start of an active day, there will be enough time for the effects to wear off before bedtime, and if taken late in the day it will keep one awake all night.

Researchers working for the United States army have provided an insight in a new study on the manner of consumption as well as how much coffee is needed to stay alert during an active day.

Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in a new study of mice stipulated that Tricosan a common chemical used in household products could have adverse effect on the colon and also promote colonic cancer.

The study led by senior author Guodong Zhang, titled "A common antimicrobial additive increases colonic inflammation and colitis-associated colon tumorigenesis in mice" was published in Science Translational Medicine on May 30.

A new study now claims that Zapping man's private parts with mild electric current could cure erectile dysfunction.

According to scientists, the unlikely therapy is the latest cure for erectile dysfunction.

Tests revealed men with performance problems in the bedroom got their sex drive back after just a few weeks of treatment.

Richard Smith, the surgeon planning to carry out Britain's first womb transplant where patients will receive uterus from mother or sister, has set the two-year target and revealed that his medical team now plans to use living donors.

The first transplants will take place before the end of the year thanks to a pioneering medical technique, though £30,000 is needed for every patient.

Three women hoping to realise their dreams of motherhood, who are among 50 infertile patients on a waiting list of women for the pioneering operation will be chosen for the transplant.

A cholera epidemic has been reported in Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Kawo, Kaduna State, with about 39 students reportedly hospitalised, at the Kawo General Hospital, while 89 other students are under watch.

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Education, Jafaru Sani, on Monday confirmed the outbreak at the GGSS Kawo, while addressing the press.

Health official have been deployed to the school to manage the situation.