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2026 | Research Output Journal of Public Health and Medicine | Pp. 107-113
Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant barrier to achieving optimal immunization coverage in low- and middleincome countries (LMICs), despite the proven effectiveness of vaccines in reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases. This met...
2026 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 77-82
Diarrhea remains a major public health concern in rural Africa, disproportionately affecting children under five and vulnerable adult populations. While biomedical interventions such as oral rehydration therapy, zinc supplementation, vaccination, and improved...
2026 | Research Output Journal of Education | Pp. 36-40
Tourism gentrification has emerged as a critical urban challenge driven by the rapid expansion of short-term rental markets and the intensification of global tourism flows. This paper examines the relationship between short-term rentals, neighborhood transfor...
2026 | Research Output Journal of Public Health and Medicine | Pp. 125-131
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) and beige adipocytes dissipate energy as heat and act as metabolic sinks for glucose and lipids. Their activation improves insulin sensitivity, lowers ectopic fat, and protects against cardiometabolic disease. In obesity, however, t...
2026 | Research Output Journal of Public Health and Medicine | Pp. 114-124
The advent of antiretroviral therapy has transformed Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition, yet the virus persisted in latent reservoirs that remained untouched by current treatment strategies. Despi...
2026 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 63-68
Religious beliefs play a profound role in shaping health behaviors and medical decision-making among patients in many African societies. In Eastern Nigeria, where Christianity and traditional spirituality coexist, religion often influences how individuals per...
2026 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 58-62
Midwives in East Africa play a critical role in the prevention and management of HIV during pregnancy, a region where the epidemic remains a significant health burden. As frontline healthcare providers, midwives are essential in early HIV testing and counseli...
2026 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 53-57
Diabetes mellitus is an escalating public health concern in rural West Africa, where limited access to conventional healthcare and financial constraints drive widespread reliance on herbal remedies. This review explores the role of medicinal plants in diabete...
2026 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 48-52
Anemia remains one of the most significant yet preventable causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in Africa. Despite global progress in reducing maternal deaths, sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear a disproportionate burden, with anemia contributing to a...
2026 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 41-47
Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), also called adipose stromal/stem cells, reside in the stromal vascular fraction of white adipose tissue and are essential for adipose tissue plasticity, healthy expansion and immunometabolic balance. In physiological states...