By Joke Kujenya INCREASING NEUROLOGICAL disorders have emerged as one of the world’s most urgent public health threats, with the World Health Organization (WHO) warning that less than one in three countries has a national policy to address the growing burden of brain-related diseases now responsible for over 11 million deaths each year. The n...
By Joke Kujenya HEIGHTENED AWARENESS of breast changes remains one of the most effective ways to detect breast cancer early, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The agency emphasised that while the disease can affect anyone, specific factors significantly increase the likelihood of developing it. Women account for about 99 perce...
By Joke Kujenya RECOVERY FROM mental health struggles is not just possible, it can actually become the foundation for a stronger, more resilient life and career. As a matter of fact, many thoughtful voices in psychology and psychiatry attest to this truth. They noted that the challenge lies in bridging compassionate care with everyday action,...
By JKNewsMedia CONSUMING ANTI0XIDANT-rich produce such as citrus, bananas, dragon fruit, apples, and avocados supports liver function and strengthens the body’s immune system. Nutrition experts note that these fruits help eliminate toxins, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of liver-related diseases. The liver, the body’s largest interna...
By Joke Kujenya TRUE BALANCE begins with the mind. That was the central message from women’s empowerment advocate Laila St. Matthew-Daniel, who marked World Mental Health Day on October 10 with a call for reflection on mental wellbeing and emotional balance among midlife women. She observed that many women appear calm on the outside while [&h...
Story by Cassidy Morrison, Senior Health Reporter for Dailymail.Com A TOP heart doctor has revealed the five foods and drinks that are good for your health, despite being maligned for years. Dr Evan Levine, a cardiologist at Mt Sinai Hospital in New York, said eggs have also been given a bad rap for their yolks, […]
By Joke Kujenya UNCONTROLLED HIGH Blood pressure remains one of the world’s most persistent and deadly health challenges, with 1.4 billion people living with hypertension in 2024, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest Global Hypertension Report. The report shows that only just over one in five of those affected have manage...
APPENDIX CANCER is a condition that, until recently, was so rare that most people never gave it a second thought. For decades, it was the kind of disease that doctors might encounter only once or twice in a career, and it was almost always found in older adults. But now a surprising and concerning trend […]
By Joke Kujenya RYAN DECEMBRINO first sensed trouble when persistent abdominal pain drove him to seek medical help. At his doctor’s insistence, he underwent a colonoscopy that revealed multiple polyps. Although one physician was unconcerned due to the absence of family history, the 29-year-old in Philadelphia was scheduled for a follow-up thr...
By Joke Kujenya SaAFE HEALTH care is a right every child should enjoy, yet for millions across the world, it remains an unmet need. From birth to early childhood, the risks are higher than at any other stage of life, the World Health Organisation (WHO), has noted. Also, rapid development, fragile immune systems, and dependence […]
