By Joke Kujenya CONTRIBUTING TO about 3.7 million deaths worldwide in 2024 and costing more than US$3 trillion annually, obesity has become one of the most significant global health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated. Similarly, childhood obesity has overtaken underweight as the most widespread form of malnutrition, with o...
By Joke Kujenya GLOBAL IMMUNISATION campaigns have prevented an estimated 59 million measles deaths since 2000, yet infections surged in 2024, highlighting persistent gaps in vaccination coverage and public health systems, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported. WHO revealed that around 95,000 people, predominantly children under fi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent HEIGHTENED CONCERN over Nigeria’s rising diabetes burden shaped a strong appeal from Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) on Friday as the organisation supported the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) in urging the Federal Government to declare a national emergenc...
By Joke Kujenya PERSISTENT SWELLING in the feet and ankles may indicate more than a tiring day, health specialists caution, highlighting a range of conditions from heart failure to liver disease or blood clots. Fluid accumulation in the lower extremities, medically referred to as peripheral edema, can present a subtle but important early warn...
By joke Kujenya HEADACHE DISORDERS rank among the most widespread neurological conditions, affecting an estimated 3.1 billion people worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed. These recurrent disorders, including migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache and medication-overuse headache, impose substantial personal, ...
By Joke Kujenya with agency reports REPEATED USE of trendy claw clips for tying back hair is contributing to an increase in female baldness, a trichologist has revealed. Hair expert Rachel Valentine explained in a TikTok video that she recently examined two clients who suffered breakage around the crown area of their scalp. She said the [&hel...
By Joke Kujenya MEN ACROSS the world continue to experience poorer health outcomes than women, with shorter life expectancy and higher risks of premature death from preventable diseases and injuries. Health experts have again urged men to prioritise their wellbeing through regular check-ups, healthier lifestyles, and open conversations about ...
By Joke Kujenya HUMANITY’s AGE-long battle with malaria may soon turn a corner, thanks to a groundbreaking scientific discovery. For decades, the mosquito-borne disease has haunted tropical regions, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year, most of them children under five. But as the malaria parasite grows increasingly resistant to ...
By Joke Kujenya PCKED WITH fibre, antioxidants, and natural sugars, the crisp, juicy fruit known for keeping doctors away continues to earn its place as a dietary staple worldwide. Nutrition experts report that regular consumption supports healthy digestion, strengthens heart function, aids weight management, and lowers the risk of chronic il...
By Joke Kujenya FRESH DIETARY recommendations from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) have highlighted specific foods and supplements that can help reduce symptoms of chronic constipation, a condition affecting nearly 16% of adults worldwide. Constipation, which involves fewer than three bowel movements per week, becomes chronic when it p...
