Your brain, not your white blood cells, keeps you warm, new study suggests
A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai provides important insights into how the body regulates its production of heat, a process known as thermogenesis that is currently intensely studied as a target of…
Where does your blood actually come from?
Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have developed a new understanding of how the first blood cells form during human development as they transition from endothelial cells to form blood cells of different types.Using a…
A little exercise is better than none
Exercise is good for us. It reduces the risks of dying from all causes, including cancer and heart disease. This is according to the World Health Organization. But many people who work all week have little time for exercise.…
Unwanted pregnancies ruining young lives
Sexual misconduct resulting in unplanned parenthood alarmingly scourges the youth of the educational district of Kabezi.Increasing numbers of undesired pregnancies are ruining the future of students in the education…
13 benefits of drinking water
It’s important we drink enough water daily and if your urine isn’t clear, it’s a sign you aren’t drinking enough water.Here are 13 benefits of drinking water 1. If you are looking to lose weight, increasing your…
What to eat for a good functioning digestive system
For one to lead a healthy life, the functioning of the digestive system is central, which calls for ideal dieting habits. There are various foods that can improve the health of the digestive system, just like there…
Waste water, threat to Lake Tanganyika
On the celebration of the World Water Day which takes place each 22 March, Burundi Ministry of Environment calls on local administrative officials and the population to be involved in the management of…
Ending famine in Somalia, the Turkish way
Jerome Jarre's viral hashtag, #TurkishAirlinesHelpSomalia, was yet another attempt to draw worldwide attention to the famine in the Somali peninsula, but the Somali people are in need of both an organised, short-term as…
New research shows simsim can fight diabetes
In 2015, it was estimated that 415 million people were living with diabetes. More grim is the fact that this number is expected to increase to 640 million by 2040. Dr Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health says in Uganda, about…
Better sleep feels like winning the lottery
Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery, according to research by the…
Praise God! Deal in the offing to end 100 day doctors’ strike
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 14 — The government and Doctors’ union officials are working on finalising a return to work formula with striking doctors that seeks to end the strike by the medics which has paralysed operations in…
Can your voice reveal whether you have an illness?
Our voices are amazing things.We can use them to sing, shout and whisper sweet nothings. We can use them to activate gadgets and prove who we are to banks.And now researchers believe they can also reveal whether we're…
Women make better doctors, according to new research
If male doctors were able to do as well as their female counterparts when treating elderly patients in the hospital, they could save 32,000 lives a year, according to a study of 1.5 million hospital visits. A month after…
Ban On Alcoholic Sachets to Help State Control Rampant Tax Evasion
Production and packaging of alcoholic drinks in plastic sachets, viroba, are reportedly denying the government a whopping 600bn/- in revenues, annually, due to tax evasion.Minister of State in Vice- President’s Office,…
New malaria vaccine effective in clinical trial
Researchers achieve protection of up to 100 percent using fully viable malaria parasites. University of Tübingen researchers in collaboration with the biotech company Sanaria Inc. have demonstrated in a clinical trial that a…
The Health Benefits Of Pineapple
Pineapple isn't just delicious; thanks to the enzyme bromelain, this exotic fruit is also packed with health benefits, such as skin protection.Don’t be thrown off by the spiky exterior — pineapple is an extremely healthy…
How to keep hydrated in this hot season
At least three out of five people you meet on the street is carrying a water bottle. Not that it is the new fad in town but rather the scorching sun rays have descended with a menace that is yet to be rivalled. It is equally…
Guide to best wines
A good wine brings extra excitement to festivities and can make a perfect gift for your loved ones. But finding that perfect bottle of wine is rather difficult especially if you don’t know where, when and what you are…
Denmark the ‘happiest country’ and Burundi ‘the least happy’
Denmark is the world's happiest country while Burundi is the least happy, according to a new survey. The fourth World Happiness Report also found that countries where there was less inequality were happier overall.…
How to Stay Optimistic When The World Feels Scary
Fear feels thick in the air these days. If, like me, you’re watching the news or scrolling through your Facebook feed, you’re probably seeing and feeling a lot of fear. And seemingly, there are a lot of things to be…
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