Africa: Building a New Public Health Order for Africa’s Gain
The pandemic has presented a perfect opportunity to transform the public health order in Africa that will effectively guard against future crises and make health for all a reality.
Kaneshie market traders undergo free health Screening
Starting by 8am this morning about 100 traders were freely screened for hepatitis B, Typhoid fever, blood Glucose, Blood group while their BMI as well as blood pressures were checked for consultation purposes.
Vitamin B12 deficiency increases risk of depression
Deficiency and low status of the B-vitamins such as folate and vitamin B12 are highly present in older people
Medical cannabis has enormous therapeutic potential, but reliable studies still lacking
There is ample evidence of therapeutic success for the use of cannabinoids for indications such as epilepsy or pain therapy
Cardiovascular disease risk boosted by stress
The risk of cardiovascular disease rises with an increasing burden of perceived stress, financial problems and adverse life events, a major international study with University of Gothenburg researchers