Being a Youth with Anxiety
Adolescent and Youth Health Child Health

Being a Youth with Anxiety

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, African leaders – and the rest of the world – have set up s...
The Role of Genetics in Emotional, Social, and Psychiatric Problems
Misc

The Role of Genetics in Emotional, Social, and Psychiatric Problems

Emotional, social, and psychiatric problems have often been linked to environmental factors and chil...
Diverse Diet May be as Effective as Supplements for Female Athletes
Misc

Diverse Diet May be as Effective as Supplements for Female Athletes

Female Athletes – the number of which may be underreported in Africa – are often found using diet su...
Is that big muscle real or loaded with fat? Overweight kids are at risk of health issues
Adolescent and Youth Health

Is that big muscle real or loaded with fat? Overweight kids are at risk of health issues

Obesity in children has been linked with various health issues throughout life, if not addressed. Th...
How to Get Health Benefits From Fasting and Stay Safe
Lifestyle and Wellness

How to Get Health Benefits From Fasting and Stay Safe

Whether for religious, cultural or other reasons, fasting in one form or another is practiced by bil...
Adolescents and Young Adults Health Trends Sleep reduces accumulation of DNA damage
Misc

Adolescents and Young Adults Health Trends Sleep reduces accumulation of DNA damage

If you doubt the importance of sleep, try going without sleep for a few days and see what happens.
Get up to decrease your risk of heart disease
Lifestyle and Wellness

Get up to decrease your risk of heart disease

In a large study of women, sitting for prolonged periods (a form of sedentary behavior) was associat...
Calling All Diabetics: Take Special Care of Your Feet
Chronic medical conditions

Calling All Diabetics: Take Special Care of Your Feet

Foot infections and ulcers (or open sores) are two of the most feared complications of diabetes. Lef...
Top Five Things to Do When Facing Major Surgery
Misc

Top Five Things to Do When Facing Major Surgery

Surgery is intrusive, hence most persons and their loved ones worry when the prospect of “going unde...
Migraine is No Ordinary Headache- Here is What You Should Know To Take Control
Chronic medical conditions

Migraine is No Ordinary Headache- Here is What You Should Know To Take Control

Migraine is a specific type of headache that may be triggered by physical or emotional factors, and...
Cancer: Why and How you Should Get Screened
Cancer

Cancer: Why and How you Should Get Screened

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and like most diseases, early detection and...
Getting to the Bottom of Blood in the Stool (Rectal Bleeding)
Other medical conditions

Getting to the Bottom of Blood in the Stool (Rectal Bleeding)

No one needs to be told that it’s abnormal to excrete bright red liquid substance, or for stool or t...