The early signs and symptoms of influenza A (H1N1) are flue-like, including fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and runny nose. Reports by the Uganda’s ministry of health, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) Kampala office also indicates that sometimes vomiting and or diarrhea is part of the symptoms of […]
The world a couple of years ago experienced a new influenza disease outbreak which was reported in more than 40 countries around the world and claimed over 95 human lives. According to doctors and other medical experts, Influenza is a respiratory disease that is caused by influenza virus that is related to a virus […]
Influenza is a respiratory disease that is caused by influenza virus that is related to a virus that regularly causes diseases in pigs. The spread of influenza can be stopped under the following ways: Always sneeze or cough into a handkerchief or tissues. The minister for health in Uganda government Christine Androa says the […]
Fruits good on empty stomachs: eating fruits throughout the morning helps to stabilise the body’s natural energy and eases hunger, while initiating the digestive system for the rest of the day. Doctor Aisha Lukwago of Lukwago herbal medicine clinic says that fruits supply natural sugars and cleanse the body. Fruits also digest very quickly […]
Tongue piercing is not safe because the tongue is an extremely vascular organ, which means that it has loads of blood vessels. A tremendous amount of swelling is expected when the tongue is pierced and a large oversized barbell is initially placed to accommodate for the expected swelling. This can cause difficulty in breathing […]
There are two major types of cancerous brain tumours. There is Medullo blastoma, which Dr. Richard Idro, a neuro paediatrician at Mulago Hospital in Kampala says it develops at the back of the person’s brain and it may spread to other parts of the brain. The second type of cancerous brain tumours is ‘gliomas’, which […]
Severe brain tumours may make people to lose balance on the ground. Its effects may kill skin colour, and affect growth. To some people, the problem worsens after being diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour. Radiotherapy, one of the methods doctors use in the treatment of brain tumours may also affect someone’s balance on […]
Male circumcision offers partial protection to HIV negative males who have unprotected sex with HIV positive females. Male circumcision protects males against various Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDS) and STI’s. Uncircumcised men are more likely to harbour the cancer-causing HUMAN PAPILOMA VIRUS (HPV) in their fore skin. Circumcision therefore offers protection from prostate cancer, and […]
There are 10 things you may not know about green tea. The antioxidants in green tea help you to stay strong and healthy. Drinking green tea also improves cardiovascular health and the polyphenols reduce bad cholesterol. Green tea can protect against certain types of cancers, including skin cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer. […]
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is a natural part of every cell in your body. Your body needs it for proper healing, brain function and nerve transmission. Your liver produces cholesterol, but it is also a byproduct of the food that you eat. Stress, injuries and other aspects that negatively affect the body […]