Chronic sleep deprivation could be an important driver of depression in young women
Recently published research in BMC Public Health finds an association between cumulative sleep deprivation and higher depression scores in young women… Read more »
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Urogenital Schistosomiasis and the impact on sexual and reproductive health
Genital schistosomiasis is a dangerous consequence of schistosome infections that drastically decreases quality of life, causes much misery and pain,… Read more »
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Risk and hardship on the way to Europe: what makes women migrants vulnerable in EU borderlands?
Research published today in Comparative Migration Studies documents the daily lives and struggles of pregnant migrants at EU… Read more »
Quo vadis blockchain in health and healthcare?
You may be familiar with blockchain as the technology powering bitcoin cryptocurrency. But blockchain's potential goes far beyond… Read more »
Universal health coverage: a right and not a privilege for all African citizens
In this post, Olushayo Olu discusses the importance of universal health coverage in Africa, a key feature of the 1st WHO Africa… Read more »
Assessing cognition in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease – an experts views on the new FDA guidance
A recent commentary published in Alzheimer's Research and Therapy highlights the benefits and flaws of the new FDA guidelines for… Read more »