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L-arginine is one of many amino acids the body needs to function properly. Like other amino acids, L-arginine plays a role in building protein. The body can use the protein to help build muscle and rebuild tissue. As a result, researchers have investigated the effectiveness of L-arginine in the treatment of severe wounds and tissue waste in serious illnesses. What is L-arginine? red meat, fish and eggs L-arginine is found in eggs, fish, and red meat. In addition to building protein, L-arginine releases nitric oxide in the blood. Nitric oxide acts to widen blood vessels in the blood stream, which may help aid certain circulatory conditions. A person's body naturally produces L-arginine under normal circumstances. People also get additional L-arginine as part of their regular diet. Red meats, fish, dairy, and eggs all contain low amounts of L-arginine that help the body to replenish its necessary resources. Occasionally, a person's need for L-arginine may exceed the bod

Curtin University is inviting applications for RTP Stipend Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to both Australian and international students on the basis of merit. Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarships are funded by the Australian government and awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) to assist with general living costs. Curtin University is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia. Applicants must meet and provide official evidence of English language proficiency on or by the application closing date.  Applicants who do not meet English by the application closing date will not be considered for a scholarship. Course Level:  Scholarships are available for undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Study Subject:  Scholarships are awarded within the faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin Business School, Science & Engineering, Humanities and Centre for A

A new study in mice brings us closer to understanding how pheromones may enhance sexual behavior in humans. A new mouse study shows how different brain circuits for males and females turn chemical signals into either aggressive or sexual behavior, respectively. Many of us have heard about pheromones making some people seem more attractive than others, but little is known about the exact mechanism that makes this possible. In animals, sense of smell plays a key role in regulating instinctive responses, and whether or not they react to competitors, predators, or potential mates. A team of researchers led by Kazushige Touhara, a professor at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences in Japan, set out to examine how male pheromones enhance sexual behavior in female mice. Prof. Touhara explains, "It is widely known that some chemicals, especially odors, can impact an animal's instinctive behaviors even on first contact. We assumed there wa

Fungal infections are common throughout much of the natural world. In humans, fungal infections occur when an invading fungus takes over an area of the body and is too much for the immune system to handle. Fungi can live in the air, soil, water, and plants. There are also some fungi that live naturally in the human body. Like many microbes, there are helpful fungi and harmful fungi. When harmful fungi invade the body, they can be difficult to kill, as they can survive in the environment and re-infect the person trying to get better. Who is at risk? Fungal infections are common in humans and are usually not very serious if they are treated quickly and correctly. Anyone with a weakened immune system may be more likely to contract a fungal infection, as well as anyone who is taking antibiotics. Cancer treatment and diabetes may also make a person more prone to fungal infections. Common types The following conditions are all common types of fungal infections. Athlete's foot A

The more alcohol that people drink, the more their cells appear to age. In a new study shared at the 40 th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism (RSA) in Denver June 24-28, researchers found that alcoholic patients had shortened telomere lengths, placing them at greater risk for age-related illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia. . "Telomeres, the protein caps on the ends of human chromosomes, are markers of aging and overall health," said Naruhisa Yamaki, M.D., a clinical fellow at the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine. Yamaki explained that every time a cell replicates, a tiny bit of telomere is lost, so they get shorter with age. But some groups may have shorter telomeres for reasons other than aging. "Our study showed that alcoholic patients have a shortened telomere length, which means that heavy drinking causes biological aging at a cellular level," he said. "It is alcohol rather than

The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN has announced the sales of Admission application forms for admission into Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Post Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree, and Doctor of Philosophy Programmes for the 2017/2018 Academic Session. For the form and the available courses, visit www.nouonline.net

Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of chronic headache, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in Scientific Reports. The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study, KIHD, analysed the serum vitamin D levels and occurrence of headache in approximately 2,600 men aged between 42 and 60 years in 1984-1989. In 68% of these men, the serum vitamin D level was below 50 nmol/l, which is generally considered the threshold for vitamin D deficiency. Chronic headache occurring at least on a weekly basis was reported by 250 men, and men reporting chronic headache had lower serum vitamin D levels than others. When the study population was divided into four groups based on their serum vitamin D levels, the group with the lowest levels had over a twofold risk of chronic headache in comparison to the group with the highest levels. Chronic headache was also more frequently reported by men who were examined outside the summer months of

A phobia is an irrational fear, a kind of anxiety disorder in which the individual has a relentless dread of a situation, living creature, place, or thing. Individuals with a phobia go to great lengths to avoid a perceived danger which is much greater in their minds than in real life. If confronted with the source of their phobia, the person will suffer enormous distress, which can interfere with their normal function; it can sometimes lead to total panic. For some people, even thinking about their phobia is immensely distressing. A phobia starts when a person begins organizing their lives around avoiding the object of their fear. A phobia is much more serious than a simple fear. People with a phobia have an overpowering need to steer clear of anything which triggers their anxiety. What is a phobia? The word "phobia" is used for a number of quite different concepts. If the phobia is of something that the phobic person very rarely comes into contact with, such as snakes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has released the detailed list of approved degree awarding institutions in Nigeria as at January, 2017. The list contains both federal and state universities currently accredited to issue degree certificates to students who graduates from the institution successfully. NUC List of Accredited Universities 2017: Federal Universities: Institutions and Year Established; 1. University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1948 2.  University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1960 3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 1962 4. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962 5. University of Lagos, Lagos 1962 6. University of Benin, Benin City 1970 7. Bayero University, Kano 1975 8. University of Calabar, Calabar 1975 9. University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975 10. University of Jos, Jos 1975 11. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri 1975 12. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 1975 13. University of Port- Harcourt, Port- Harcourt 1975 14. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 1980 15.

The Ranking Web of Universities (Webometrics) is a rank of world universities web presence. Since 2004, the Ranking Web (or Webometrics Ranking) is published twice a year (data is collected during the first weeks of January and July for being public at the end of both months), covering more than 20,000 Higher Education Institutions worldwide. The latest Nigeria University Ranking, as obtained from the January 2017 Webometrics World University Ranking results, has University of Ibadan (UI) topping the list as best university in Nigeria. Below is the updated list of best universities in Nigeria.    1. University of Ibadan    2. Covenant University Ota     3. Obafemi Awolowo University     4. University of Lagos     5.University of Nigeria     6. University of Port Harcourt     7. University of Agriculture Abeokuta     8. University of Ilorin     9. Ahmadu Bello University     10. Federal University of Technology Owerri     11. Federal University of Technology Akure    12. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the University of Ibadan (UI) postgraduate programmes for the 2017/2018 academic session. General Regulations Governing Admission to UI Higher Degree Programmes:     1.Candidates for admission to higher degree programmes shall normally be graduates of the University of Ibadan or other Universities /Institutions recognised by the Senate. Admission shall be made by the Postgraduate School on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.    2. Candidates without any previous higher degrees in the relevant discipline may be admitted only to either the Degree of Master or the Professional Degree of Master.     3. Candidates with recognised “ Research Higher” Degree in the relevant discipline may be admitted to the M.Phil or Ph.D. degree programmes as appropriate, on the recommendation of the appropriate Faculty Postgraduate Committee.    4. Where, in respect of an otherwise eligible c

Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, on behalf of the NNPC/NAE/Oando PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Social Investment programme. Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, has supported the education of hundreds of Nigerian students through its Post Graduate scholarship scheme. Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, along with its PSC partners, initiated this scholarship programme to help build capacities of young and brilliant Nigerians and further boost the pool of qualified manpower for deep offshore activities in the Nigerian Oil & Gas industry. In pursuance of this, NAE Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2017/2018 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories: – 1. Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university. 2. Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university. Agip Postgraduate Scholarship Eligibility / Requirements: To

The success of the Varkey Foundation’s US $1M Global Teacher Prize, now celebrating its third year of success, has inspired National Teacher Prizes in over 20 nations. Colombia was the first country to start its own prize, with the backing and support of the Varkey Foundation. And since the Global Teacher Prize was awarded to Palestinian teacher Hanan Al Hroub in March 2016, many countries have now decided to follow suit, announcing that they will launch their own unique national teacher prizes. The countries announcing new National Teacher Prizes today are:     Albania     Algeria     Chile     Czech Republic     Georgia     Iraq     Japan     Jordan     Lebanon     Morocco     Pakistan     Portugal     Somalia     Somalia Land Coalition     Sudan     Tunisia     Ukraine     Yemen These countries are the latest additions to the list of new National Teacher Prizes. After Colombia became the first country to launch its own prize, Argentina, Italy, Liberia, Palestine

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is popular for relieving pain. But if you are pregnant, you should think twice before popping these pills according to the researchers in a new study. In an animal model, Paracetamol, which is the pain-relieving substance found in the pills, actually damages the development of male behaviours. Previous studies have shown the paracetamol can inhibit the development of the male sex hormone testosterone in male foetuses, thus increasing the risk of malformation of the testicles in infants. But a reduced level of testosterone at the fetal stage is also significant for the behaviours of adult males, says Ph.D. David Møbjerg Kristensen, a researcher employed during the studies at the Department of Biomedical Sciences and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. "We have demonstrated that a reduced level of testosterone means that male characteristics do not develop as they should. This also affec

Type 2 diabetes is a condition affecting blood sugar levels that can be managed by following a healthful diet and maintaining a healthy weight. People who are obese can reduce their risk of developing diabetes by eating a balanced, nutritious diet. Following a diet that is full of vitamins and minerals and low in added sugars and unhealthful fats can help people to lose some of the extra weight. People who lose 5-10 percent of their body weight can lower their risk of developing diabetes by 58 percent. For people with diabetes or people with pre-diabetes, losing the same amount of body weight can help provide a noticeable improvement in blood sugar. For some people, the ketogenic diet is an effective way to control their diabetes. It has been shown to lower blood glucose levels as well as reduce weight. What is the ketogenic diet? The ketogenic diet involves eating foods high in fat such as meat, fish, nuts and cheese, and eating a very low amount of carbohydrates. Foods containi

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, often affects people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association reports that from 2000 to 2012, 71 percent of adults with diabetes had a blood pressure of greater or equal to 140/90 or were taking medications to help normalize blood pressure. What are hypertension and diabetes Many people with diabetes also have hypertension, or high blood pressure. Having these conditions together can make them both worse. What is hypertension? Known the "silent killer," hypertension usually has no signs or symptoms and many people are not aware they have it. A blood pressure that is higher than 140/90 needs to be monitored, especially if it occurs with diabetes. High blood pressure increases a person's risk of stroke and heart attack. It often occurs with diabetes. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and can be assessed using a blood pressure monitor. Two numbers will be produced. T