By Joke Kujenya CHOICE BETWEEN green and yellow bananas affects fibre intake, digestion, and blood sugar response. JKNewsMedia.com writes that according to nutritionists, ripening changes the fruit’s nutrient composition, taste, and texture as starch converts into natural sugars. The experts also noted that green bananas contain more resistan...
By Joke Kujenya LIVES SHAPED by extreme mood shifts continue for an estimated 37 million people worldwide living with bipolar disorder, a condition marked by alternating episodes of elevated energy and deep depression. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the mental health condition affects mood, energy, activity and thought, and is characterised by ...
By Joke Kujenya ELEVATED CHOLESTEROL levels can begin to improve within days of lifestyle changes, with measurable results appearing in weeks or months depending on diet, exercise, or medication, experts have said. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the experts said early 11 percent of men have high total cholesterol, indicating excess fat in the b...
By Michelle Starr PEOPLE WITH Blood Type B may need to be a little more vigilant than their peers about the lifestyle factors associated with diabetes risk. According to a 2024 umbrella review, people with blood type B – either positive or negative – had a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than […]
By Joke Kujenya REGULAR AVOCADO consumption can support heart health, digestion, and nutrient intake, but experts warn attention to portion and overall diet remains key. JKNewsMedia.com reports that experts said Avocados, technically single-seeded berries, supply monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins K, E, C, B-complex, and potassium, with a ...
By Joke Kujenya URGENT EFFORTS to end tuberculosis are the focal point as World Tuberculosis Day (WTD) is observed on 24 March, with a renewed call for action under the theme “Yes! We can end TB.” JKNewsMedia.com reports that the theme is described as a bold call to action and a message of hope, affirming […]
By JKNewsMedia Reporter FRESH CONCERNS over snake safety in homes and neighbourhoods have followed the death of Abuja-based music talent, Ms. Ifunanya Nwangene after a snakebite, as health experts and authorities promptly detailed preventive measures and urgent actions required when bites occur. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Nwangene, a sopran...
By Joke Kujenya DUST SWIRLED across the schoolyard as health workers unpacked boxes of tablets under a mango tree, calling children forward one class at a time. JKNewsMedia.com reports that some laughed nervously, others swallowed quickly and ran back to their friends. For many in this rural community, the small white pills were the only [&he...
By Joke Kujenya ACCESS TO free treatment has transformed the fight against leprosy, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said, as millions of people continue to rely on multidrug therapy to prevent disability and stop the spread of the disease. WHO also disclosed its renewed commitment to a leprosy-free world, highlighting the importance o...
By Joke Kujenya ACUTE HUNGER now threatens millions across Nigeria as shrinking global aid budgets force the United Nations (UN) to scale back humanitarian support, leaving millions of vulnerable people exposed this year. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the UN, through its Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria, said abou...
