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The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) had been in custody in Nigeria along with his wife Zeenah Ibrahim since their arrest in December 2015 after violence that saw the army kill some 350 of his followers. (Photo: AFP)

Detained Nigerian cleric leaves Indian hospital

Fears over couple's health had fuelled wave of recent protests in Abuja that descended into bloodshed after crackdown...

16 Aug 2019 10:52 AM GMT

The study shows more then 50 per cent positive for cocaine and opioids use disorder

Urine drug test help to treat opioid use disorder, says study

UDT helps to analyse the individuals urine for the presence of illegal drugs.

25 Dec 2018 10:39 AM GMT

Compared to fresh blood, resuscitation with the stored blood significantly increased bacterial lung injury. (Photo: Pixabay)

Thalassaemia patients to be treated with goat blood soon

A fund of Rs 35 lakh has already been released by the Union Ministry of Health for the project.

19 May 2018 3:16 PM GMT

Hair care expert Shantanu treating Anjali Kedias hair

Botox for the hair?

A treatment that's not as scary as it sounds but promises to be the perfect solution to frizzy hair, and, possibly,...

29 May 2018 6:45 PM GMT

Privacy and confidentiality are vital in emergency care, particularly for those who dont wish to divulge sensitive personal information. (Photo: Pixabay)

Another reason to worry about overcrowded emergency rooms

Patients should recognize that they always have the right to request some space to discuss private matters with their...

1 March 2018 10:40 AM GMT

More obesity education and training are needed among healthcare professionals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Understanding of obesity treatment is limited

The results indicate that most providers lack knowledge and understanding of recommended obesity treatments.

23 March 2018 7:36 AM GMT

The woman didnt find out how she looked like after the surgery and was devastated to see her reflection five weeks later (Photo: AFP)

Now millions of heart failure patients can be saved with breakthrough...

Majority of this stem-cell therapy takes place at home replacing other costly treatments like open heart surgery.

12 Jun 2018 8:00 AM GMT

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Early treatment of childhood brain tumours can help children live long...

Advance testing methods have also made testing more cost-effective.

17 Jun 2018 12:06 PM GMT

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Novel blood test detects 95 per cent of cancers at any stage of...

Scientists hope that the new diagnosis method will allow patients to receive tailored treatments.

21 Aug 2018 4:12 AM GMT

The challenge is to bring awareness that dementia is not a normal part of ageing, and if and when individuals and families are affected by it, there are ways to deal and cope with it provided guidance and support is sought from those experienced in dealing with it.

Let's challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's

Dementia should not be ignored, especially by family members, as it can have effects which can become unmanageable if...

16 Sep 2018 6:59 PM GMT

Asian markets rallied again and oil prices built on the previous days surge. (AFP Photo)

Asian stocks rise on hopes for drug to treat coronavirus

Top US expert Anthony Fauci's said that remdesivir "has a clear-cut, significant, positive effect in diminishing the...

30 April 2020 7:26 AM GMT

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Stem cell injections: New knee reliever

Stem cells are special types of cells with innate ability to self-renew or multiply.

31 Aug 2017 4:03 AM GMT