Africa: Football World Cup – African Women Make Their Mark, Against All Odds: [The Conversation Africa] Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco booked their places in the round of 16 of the women’s football World Cup, as Germany, Brazil and Canada packed their bags to head home at the conclusion of the group stages on August 3rd 2023. That’s three of the top 10 teams from the Fifa world rankings out in the group stage, and the US only runners-up in their group. This is the first time that three African teams have made it to the second round and a great indicator that the quality of the game is improving. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: No, Castor Oil Cannot Break Up Cancerous Breast Tumours – Controversial Naturopath Wrong Again: [Africa Check] IN SHORT: Castor oil is an ingredient used in chemotherapy to make cancer drugs soluble. But experts agree there is no evidence suggesting castor oil has anti-cancer properties or could be used as a cure. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Got a Minor Burn Wound? Don’t Use Epsom Salts, Hold Under Running Water Instead: [Africa Check] IN SHORT: Epsom salts are a natural remedy for many ailments, but there’s little evidence to support these uses, and nothing suggests they are useful against burns. Running a minor burn wound under cold water for 20 minutes is still the most effective treatment. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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