A ‘Mysterious Tropical Disorder’ Is Devastating Families in Northern Uganda

https://globalpressjournal.com/africa/uganda/mysterious – tropical disorder-devatating- families-northern-uganda/Patricia Lindrio, Global Press Journal Uganda KITGUM, UGANDA — Betty, 22, sits on the ground outside her home eating a mango. She chews the fruit with difficulty; her tongue has become heavy after years of constant biting. A group of children runs and plays a few feet away. Betty smiles and gestures at them.…

Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Cuts Premature Baby Mortality Risk by Over a Third

Waiting for two minutes or longer to clamp the umbilical cord of a premature baby likely reduces the risk of death soon after birth, compared with immediately clamping the cord or waiting a shorter time, according to two studies published in The Lancet. In a groundbreaking revelation, two companion systematic reviews and meta-analyses studies suggest that…

Risk of dying from cancer in some poorer districts of England over 70% higher than wealthy districts, study suggests

The risk of dying from the 10 forms of cancer with the largest death toll for men and women varies massively depending on the district in England where people live, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology.  Cancer is now the leading cause of death in England, having overtaken cardiovascular diseases, however there…