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2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 63-68
The intricate link between obesity and diabetes has garnered significant attention, as both conditions are prevalent in modern society and pose considerable public health challenges. A growing body of research suggests that these diseases are closely intertwi...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 56-62
Diabetes mellitus (DM) remains a global metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and progressive microvascular and macrovascular complications. Although plant-derived bioactive compounds have demonstrated promising antidiabetic properties inc...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 46-50
Malaria remains a major global health burden, with Plasmodium falciparum responsible for the majority of severe disease and mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, as consistently reported by the World Health Organization. Although recent vaccine appro...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 51-55
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 remains a major global health challenge, with persistent transmission despite advances in antiretroviral therapy and preventive interventions. The viral envelope glycoproteins gp120 and gp41, organized as trimeric spikes on...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 40-45
Malaria in pregnancy remained a dominant, preventable driver of maternal anemia, placental inflammation, fetal growth restriction, and preterm birth in Sub-Saharan Africa despite insecticide-treated nets and intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 36-39
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by immune-mediated destruction of pancreatic beta cells, resulting in lifelong dependence on exogenous insulin and risk of acute and chronic metabolic complications. Despite advances in insulin fo...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 28-35
Masculinities exert a profound influence on men's health behaviors, health literacy, help-seeking, and engagement with healthcare services. This review examines the relationship between masculine norms and health outcomes by synthesizing theoretical perspecti...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 23-27
Type 2 diabetes in adolescents was an escalating global health challenge, with limited pharmacologic options beyond metformin and insulin. Long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) transformed adult diabetes and obesity care, yet their...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 18-22
Human immunodeficiency virus infection in pregnancy remained a significant global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where vertical transmission continued to contribute substantially to pediatric HIV incidence. Despite advances i...
2026 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | Pp. 12-17
East African women are at the epicenter of a fast-moving cardiometabolic transition in which rising overweight/obesity increasingly coexists with a substantial, under-recognized burden of hypertension. This review synthesizes evidence supporting a plausible c...