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...
By Joke Kujenya AT MILE 12 Market in Lagos, traders call out prices of fruits and vegetables as buyers call out prices of fruits and vegetables as buyers pause between baskets of tomatoes, leafy greens and plantain, weighing what goes home and what is left behind. JKNewsMedia.com reports that in many households, the same daily […]
By Joke Kujenya SIMPLE DAILY lifestyles such as eating healthier meals, staying physically active, sleeping properly and checking blood pressure regularly can help reduce the risk of stroke, The Stroke Foundation (TSF) has said. JKNewsMedia.com reports that TSF explained that stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blo...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter TEMPORARY ENTERY restrictions have been imposed by United States (US) authorities on green card holders who travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in Africa within the last 21 days. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the order issued on Friday forms part of an expanded effort ...
By Joke Kujenya A DISTURBING trend has been gradually spreading across social media platforms, and many people are pretending not to see it. Or perhaps the agencies expected to enforce regulations including governments, health regulators, and social media platform operators have all, up till now, failed to act against dangerous drug advertisin...
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 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...
