The imperative of independent pre-acquisition audits for OOH campaigns — Philip Odiakose

In Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising, where campaigns are designed to captivate audiences in the physical world, the stakes are high, and the margin for error is slim. As a seasoned Chief Media Analyst with over a decade of experience in media…

Aussie researchers reveal new evidence in fight against motor neuron disease

New studies led by the University of Queensland (UQ) have revealed evidence that could potentially lead to the development of viable treatments and eventually a cure for motor neuron disease (MND). According to two studies recently published in the Molecular…

Shisha smoking increases risk of heart diseases – Study

The researchers of Qatar University have recently found that shisha smoking or water pipe smoking, increases the risk of heart disease in adults. Shisha, also known as hookah, is a kind of water pipe used for smoking flavored tobacco. It…

Study finds prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men

Researchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation. The results, released Saturday, are encouraging for men who want to avoid treatment-related sexual and incontinence problems, said Dr. Stacy…

YABATECH inaugurates AuthorAID National Research Hub to boost researchers’ skills

Yaba College of Technology, yesterday, launched the AuthorAID National Research Hub, Nigeria,  designed  to enable researchers strengthen their skills, deepen confidence, and build new connections while positioning them to undertake relevant, high-quality and  engaged research. It was a partnership between the college and…

Venom of Australian octopus may hold key to fighting melanoma

A native Australian octopus could hold the key to fighting one of the most serious forms of melanoma, researchers have found. An international study has found early evidence that a compound in the venom of the octopus Kaurna, also known…

Chinese researchers hold out cancer hope with new hydrogel to kill tumours

Researchers at a Chinese university have developed a hydrogel that could improve patient outcomes from a minimally invasive cancer treatment using microwaves. Microwave ablation – which involves using a needle to transmit electromagnetic waves into a tumour to kill cancer…

People don’t become ‘adults’ until their 30s, say scientists (BBC)

Have you ever been told to “grow up” in your 20s or need an excuse as to why you still find cat videos on the internet really funny? Well now you might have an official reason as to why you’re…

New research reveals eating once a day can lengthen your lifespan (Guardian)

A new research has questioned the effect of eating when you want. This is because, the research finds, snacking can adversely affect your lifespan. Scientists at the National Institute on Aging in the journal Cell Metabolism, state that those who…

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