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Africa: Nicotine Isn’t the Enemy – World Expert Corrects a Century of Misconception

eriinfo.com1 week ago09 mins

For decades, misinformation and misconceptions about nicotine’s role in cancer and tobacco-related diseases have dominated public health discussions. These misconceptions are not limited to the general public; even among medical professionals, confusion persists. A Rutgers-led study found that about 80 percent of physicians surveyed believed nicotine directly causes cancer. Speaking during a session on Lessons in…

Africa: How Africa’s Ancient Enemy – Malaria – May Have Influenced COVID-19 Severity

eriinfo.com2 months ago011 mins

Cape Town — When COVID-19 swept the globe in early 2020, health experts braced for devastation in Africa. The continent’s healthcare systems, already stretched thin by endemic diseases like malaria, seemed ill-equipped to handle a new pandemic. Yet as the virus spread, a puzzling pattern emerged – many African countries reported lower COVID-19 severity rates…