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Novel Coronavirus Circulated Undetected for Months Before First COVID-19 Cases Discovered in Wuhan, China

Global UpfrontMar 20, 2021March 20, 20210

By UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO MARCH 20, 2021 Using molecular dating tools and epidemiological simulations, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine,

New Research Shows High Vitamin D Levels May Protect Against COVID-19, Especially for Black People

Global UpfrontMar 19, 2021March 19, 20210

By UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE MARCH 19, 2021 Food rich in vitamin D. In a retrospective study of individuals tested for COVID-19, vitamin D levels above those traditionally

From trash to treasure: The Nigerians recycling waste into wealth

Global UpfrontMar 19, 2021March 19, 20210

By Femi Amogunla, ALJAZEERA,18 Mar 2021 If you peer into the gutters of any big Nigerian city, a filthy sight awaits you: Floating cans, nylon water

Canada’s mortgage rates are rising fast — here’s how to secure the lowest rate possible

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2021March 18, 20210

Rates are climbing for the first time in over a year, but bargains are still out there By Joseph Czikk, Financial Post MoneyWise Homebuyers and

What Makes Us Human? New Genetic Comparison Technique Reveals Evolution of the Human Brain and Face

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2021March 18, 20210

By STANFORD UNIVERSITY MARCH 17, 2021 New genetic comparison technique developed at Stanford enables meticulous study of evolution of the human brain and face. In separate studies,

Nigeria’s poor response to Boko Haram has left border communities feeling abandoned

Global UpfrontMar 18, 2021March 18, 20210

By Samuel Okunade, The Conversation, March 17, 2021 For over a decade, the North-eastern region of Nigeria has been ravaged by insecurity, as the militant

Restroom air hand dryers spread contamination more than paper towels, can also spread germs onto clothing

Global UpfrontMar 17, 2021March 17, 20210

By SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF AMERICA MARCH 17, 2021 Experiment shows air dryers spread bacteria from poorly washed hands to clothing and surfaces beyond the restroom.

How to Keep Your Brain Sharp – Tips for Boosting Memory & Focus

Global UpfrontMar 17, 2021March 17, 20210

5 Simple Things You Can Do Today to Keep Your Brain Sharp for Years to Come Sharpen your memory, improve your focus, and keep your

FEC approves $1.5 billion for rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Refinery, $1 billion loan funding from AfriExim bank group

Global UpfrontMar 17, 2021March 17, 20210

The 38th virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) went on another wild goose chase as it approved the $1.5 billion for the rehabilitation

Why cash payments aren’t always the best tool to help poor people

Global UpfrontMar 17, 2021March 17, 20210

By Heath Henderson, The Conversation, March 17, 2021 The concept is simple and seductive: Give people cash, lift them out of poverty. It’s a strategy