By Prosper Okoye The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several Nigerian-originated words, including mammy market and amala, in its latest update.
— Read on www.primebusiness.africa/oxford-dictionary-adds-more-nigerian-words-in-latest-update/
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Call for Chapters: Global Examinations of African Health Predilections
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/9151

Dr. Etetor Roland Eshiet is the author of “Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s Place in Modern Medicine: A Spotlight on Brickellia cavanillesii (Asteraceae),” “Health Benefits of Tea,” “Health Benefits of Tea,” and editor of “Exploring Complementary and Alternative Medicinal Products in Disease Therapy.” Presently, Dr. Eshiet is the editor of a book entitled, “Global Examinations of African Health Predilections,” due for release by IGI Global Scientific Publishing in Spring 2026.
HHS to Require Placebo-Controlled Trials for New Vaccines | The Epoch Times
Many vaccines licensed in the United States were tested against other vaccines, rather than a placebo, HHS noted in 2018.
— Read on www.theepochtimes.com/article/hhs-to-require-placebo-controlled-trials-for-new-vaccines-5850077
FDA Bans 2 Artificial Food Dyes, Unveils Plan to Eliminate the Rest | The Epoch Times
The agency is revoking authorization for two of the synthetic colorings: Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B.
— Read on www.theepochtimes.com/health/fda-announces-plan-to-remove-artificial-dyes-from-nations-food-supply-5845866
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Nobel Prize in medicine 2024 awarded for work on the discovery of microRNA to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun | CNN
This year’s Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
— Read on www.cnn.com/2024/10/07/science/nobel-medicine-prize-discovery-microrna-victor-ambros-gary-ruvkun-intl
What Exactly Are You Inhaling When You Wear a Face Mask? | The Epoch Times
Face masks release chemical compounds, and new research shows surgical masks and FFP2s are the worst offenders.
— Read on www.theepochtimes.com/health/what-exactly-are-you-inhaling-when-you-wear-a-face-mask-5697211
WHO Director Considers Declaring Public Health Emergency Over Mpox Virus Outbreak | The Epoch Times
Mpox, also known as monkeypox, has reached outbreak levels in some African countries, officials warn.
— Read on www.theepochtimes.com/health/who-director-considers-declaring-public-health-emergency-over-mpox-virus-outbreak-5700640