Some food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk This could mean that it was not sodium metabisulphite—which is used in winemaking to kill yeast—that was causing cancer, but actually drinking the wine Read More »
Public advised to prioritise health during festive celebrations We don’t often go to the hospital for checkups because we did not think it was necessary. This programme has opened our eyes Read More »
Five healthy diet staples that may interact with prescription drugs While there are many benefits that can come from following a healthier diet, it’s important that any diet changes are made carefully Read More »
Here are dangerous metals found in food products “Lead is toxic to children because they absorb four to five times more than adults. It affects brain development, speech, hearing Read More »
Exercise slows tumor growth in mice by shifting glucose uptake to muscles exercise can increase glucose and oxygen uptake in the skeletal and cardiac muscles, instead of allowing it to “feed” tumors. Read More »
Harmattan alert: GHS cautions citizens to take preventive health measures We encourage everyone to follow these health tips to ensure a safe and healthy harmattan,” the statement concluded. Read More »
Understanding how dietary fiber improves metabolic health For example, by checking how well someone’s gut bacteria clears fructose before the body absorbs it, we can choose the right prebiotic Read More »
Does Eating Sugar Cause Diabetes? – Revisiting a Popular Question The popular belief that “sugar causes diabetes” oversimplifies a complex metabolic condition. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) develops primarily Read More »
Africa: Message From the World Health Organization On World Toilet Day Sanitation is a human right. Making toilets resilient, accessible and affordable for all–women and men, children, people with disabilities Read More »