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...
Written by Stephanie Edwards Learn how two shots of beetroot juice a day over a two-week period lowered blood pressure in older adults by balancing the oral microbiome. LOVE THEM or hate them, beets have earned a reputation as a heart-healthy food. Now, new research suggests that beets could help lower blood pressure in an […]
By Gunter Kuhnle FRUITS AND vegetables are an important part of our diet. They provide nutrients and fibre, and many contain additional compounds (known as bioactives) that can improve health. But not all foods are created equal – with big differences in the amount of bioactives we get from cabbages, carrots, pulses and peppers. The […]...
By Joke Kujenya  EVIDENCE FROM a new study has highlighted potential next day attention and driving risks associated with a commonly prescribed sleep aid in people with obstructive sleep apnoea. JKNewsMedia.com reports that researchers at Flinders University in Australia examined the effects of quetiapine, sold as Seroquel, in a small clinic...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISK OF pandemics and deadly disease outbreaks has increased compared with the period before COVID despite advances in vaccines and diagnostics, a report by scientific experts have disclosed. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the caution comes amid Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks overseas and one of Australia...
By Joke Kujenya MORE THAN a third of all cancer cases globally are preventable, according to a recent analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the analysis found that in 2022 there were nearly 19 million new cases of cancer, with roughly 38 percent of diagnoses linked to 30 changeable risk factors. [&hell...
By JKNewsMedia SUPPORTING METABOLISM starts with nutrient rich food choices and dietitians have identified Spinach and Egg Scramble with Raspberries as a leading breakfast option for metabolic health. JKNewsMedia.com reports that dietitians said such breakfast combines spinach, eggs, raspberries and whole wheat bread to provide protein, fibre...
