A new study led by Dr. Priyanka from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, India, and published in Orapuh Journal on January 13, 2024, has revealed a promising ultrasound parameter that could be instrumental in predicting preterm birth. This study provides critical insights for maternal healthcare, highlighting theContinue Reading
A groundbreaking study led by R. L. Mputu from the Higher Institute of Medical Techniques in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and published in Orapuh Journal on September 17, 2024 has revealed the remarkable potential of water yam and white yam in diabetes and metabolic health management. This research underscoresContinue Reading
Take charge of your future with Orapuh School’s 3-month intensive, non-degree programmes, designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to start working or run your own health-related business. Our focus is on Oral and Public Health, fields that are increasingly in demand and critical to global well-being. WhyContinue Reading
A recent study has shown that mice lived up to 33% longer when their intake of isoleucine, a specific amino acid, was reduced. The research, published in Nature, found that male mice on this restricted diet not only lived longer but also had a lower risk of age-related diseases likeContinue Reading
Scientists have discovered that ageing occurs in two rapid bursts, rather than gradually over time. This research, published on 14th August 2024 in the journal Nature Aging, reveals that these bursts take place at around 44 and 60 years of age. The study was led by Professor Michael Snyder fromContinue Reading
A mediocre profession is one where complacency, lack of innovation, and minimal effort dominate. This environment is marked by routine tasks with little drive for improvement, leading to stagnant growth for both individuals and the profession itself. Mediocrity thrives in settings that discourage ambition, creative thinking, and high standards. ThoseContinue Reading
Donald Trump said he stood before the Republican National Congress crowd ‘only by the grace of Almighty God.’ It is remarkable that an icon of his status and caliber acknowledged the help of the Almighty God in his miraculous escape from sudden death last week. He didn’t attribute his escapeContinue Reading
A recent study reveals that about 40% of new cancer cases among adults aged 30 and older in the United States, and nearly half of the deaths, can be linked to preventable risk factors. Key Findings: In 2019, nearly 1 in 5 new cancer cases in US adults over 30Continue Reading
Chimpanzees’ Use of Medicinal Plants Discovered in Uganda A groundbreaking study has found that chimpanzees in Uganda’s Budongo Forest use certain plants as medicine to treat their illnesses. This rare discovery shows that chimpanzees use plants specifically for their healing properties, not just as food. Key Findings of the StudyContinue Reading
Hair relaxers, commonly used by Black women to straighten their hair, have been linked to reproductive disorders and cancers. Despite these health risks, they continue to be marketed aggressively. Dr. Tamarra James-Todd, an associate professor at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has studied the chemicals in hair productsContinue Reading
