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Founder of the cancer advocacy organization: Rowaca Cancer Group
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Research shows using both marijuana and alcohol during early pregnancy may disrupt fetal development
New preclinical research reported in animal models shows that exposure to compounds found in marijuana called cannabinoids (CBs), which includes cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), during early pregnancy can cause malformations in the developing embryo.
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Researchers team up across disciplines and institutions to improve women’s reproductive health
A team of Boston-area researchers, including Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Shruthi Mahalingaiah, are undertaking a new research project to address women’s reproductive health challenges.
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President Bio calls for urgent action to address Guinea Bissau’s deteriorating political situation
President Dr Julius Maada Bio has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to take urgent action on the deteriorating political situation in Guinea Bissau and prevent any instability in the region.
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NIH-funded study finds teens prefer mint and mango vaping flavors
A new analysis suggests that teens prefer mint and mango as their vaping flavors of choice for e-cigarettes.
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Horn of Africa countries launch regional initiative as peace dividend beckons, $15 billion investment on the cards
Five Horn of Africa countries have launched an initiative to forge closer economic ties, building on the improving political climate in the sub-region.
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NIH Researchers Estimate 17% of Food-Allergic Children Have Sesame Allergy
Investigators at the National Institutes of Health have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, occurring in an estimated 17% of this population.
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New IMF Chief meets President Julius Maada Bio, discusses plans for partnership
New Mission Chief of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, to Sierra Leone, Ms. Karen Ongley, and its Resident Representative, Dr Monique Newiak, have met President Julius Maada Bio to discuss further ways of partnership.
