By Joke Kujenya ROUTINE BLOOD pressure checks can produce different results depending on how a patient’s arm is positioned, with scientists at Johns Hopkins reporting that small changes may shift readings into higher risk categories. JKNewsMedia.com reports that a crossover trial found that patients who allow their arm to hang unsupported may ...
By Joke Kujenya FATIGUE, POOR digestion and frequent illness remain common concerns, prompting nutrition experts to highlight the role of fruits in supporting everyday health alongside proper medical care. Clinical nutritionist and digital health creator Odukoya Fiyinfoluwa and nutrition and dietetics specialist Etim Anthony Goodness said in ...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA CARRIES the highest global burden of sickle cell disease among children, with more than 1.5 million under the age of 15 living with the condition, a new international study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health has revealed. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the study, led by Professor of Public Health at [&he...
By Joke Kujenya PERSISTENT MALARIA vulnerability among children has raised concern as Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme (NNMEP) reports that only 44.9% use insecticide treated mosquito nets while about 97% of the population remains at risk of infection. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the warning was highlighted on April 20, 2026, ...
By JKNewsMedia LATE NIGHT snacking can support better sleep and stable blood sugar when the right foods are chosen, with dietitians identifying a mix of pistachios and dried tart cherries as the healthiest option, dieticians have said, Also, registered dietitians, JKNewsMedia.com reports, state that the combination provides protein, healthy fa...
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 ...
