By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter HUNDREDS OF thousands of young lives could be saved every year through optimal breastfeeding, yet millions of children continue to face the effects of undernutrition as too few infants receive recommended feeding during the earliest months of life. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the World Health Organizat...
By Joke Kujenya, Fellow, 2026 Naija Cancer Watch Fellowship THE ROOM went quiet when a question suddenly appeared on the screen. “Imagine two people receive the exact same cancer diagnosis today. One begins treatment immediately. The other waits for months because they are afraid. What made the difference?” JKNewsMedia.com reports that for sev...
By Joke Kujenya FOR MANY families, a glass of fruit juice with breakfast, a bottle of sports drink after football practice or a can of soda during weekend outings may seem like harmless childhood treats. But new research suggests those everyday drinking habits could quietly shape heart health for decades, JKNewsMedia.com reports. A major stud...
By Joke Kujenya WHO’s latest guidance says up to 45% of dementia risk may be prevented or delayed through healthy living. FOR MANY people, forgetting where the keys were left or struggling to recall a familiar name is often dismissed as a normal part of ageing. However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) dementia prevention guidelines ...
By JKNewsMedia ACADEMIC SUCCESS depends not only on good grades but also on maintaining physical and mental wellbeing through healthy daily habits. Positive routines can improve concentration, increase energy, reduce stress and make learning more enjoyable. JKNewsMedia.com notes that experts advise developing healthy habits takes time, but ev...
By Joke Kujenya SCORCHING TEMPERATURES can turn an ordinary day into a health emergency, but simple daily habits can make a significant difference in keeping people safe. JKNewsMedia.com reports that when the weather becomes extremely hot, the body works harder to stay cool. A newly released World Health Organisation (WHO) states that excessi...
By Joke Kujenya TAKING CORE daily steps was associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and early death, including among people with highly sedentary lifestyles, according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the researchers reported in 2024 that the more steps people t...
By Joke Kujenya BREAKFAST HABITS are getting fresh attention as doctors and dietitians increasingly support eating an egg every day, pointing to the nutrients packed into the popular food and the potential benefits linked to regular consumption. JKNewsMedia.com reports that for years, eggs have been at the centre of debate, with concerns abou...
By Joke Kujenya AS PEOPLE grow older, one of the most familiar changes is the quiet loss of energy. Tasks that once felt easy begin to take more effort, recovery takes longer, and the body simply does not feel as responsive as it used to. JKNewsMedia.com reports that now, scientists in Germany say they may […]
By Joke Kujenya A MAJOR global health problem affecting many societies and reducing life expectancy has been identified, with new World Health Organisation (WHO) data showing wide regional differences and rapid growth in some areas. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the new WHO data shows Pacific island nations record the highest obesity rates, Af...
