Angina is a heart disease that causes sudden sharp pains in the chest. In the medical language it is also called ‘angina pectoris.’ The symptoms of angina come when arteriosclerosis is left untreated. The arteries will eventually become so constricted that adequate supplies of oxygenated blood can’t reach the heart muscles. This oxygen deprivation may […]
Talking nonsence or uttering obscene words in public is illegal and leads one to imprisonment to six months, pay a fine or both, the court has announced. The Grade One Magistrate in Bugiri, Catherine Agwello says that its illegal for people to insult others, touch on their breast, chest, or any other body part […]
After the death of his son in a period of less than two years, the former Vice President of Uganda, Prof. Gilbert Bukenya aka Balibaseka Mahogany has lost his mother, mzei Teopista Francesca Nabulo. Ms Nabulo, a staunch Catholic, whom Cardinal Wamala has said the Catholic Church has greatly missed, died at Mulago National […]
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has congratulated Rev. Stanly Ntagali upon being elected the new archbishop of the Church of Uganda. Rev. Ntagali replaced Henry Luke Orombi on Friday after being elected into office by the House of Bishops, comprising leaders of the 34 dioceses in the country. Kabaka Mutebi described […]
CROHN’S DISEASE is an inflammatory disorder that leads to severe ulceration of the digestive track. This disease generally occurs in the last portion of the small intestine (ileum) and the beginning of the large intestine. But it can occur in any part of the digestive track, from the mouth to the anus. It can affect […]
Good nutrition is important for everyone but people with crohn’s disease must be especially diligent about eating wholesome meals. It is best to buy fresh ingredients (organic if possible) and prepare them yourself. Protein deficiency is common in people with crohn’s. Incorporate quality protein source into your diet, such as organic chicken, legumes, turkey and […]
Symptoms of heart attack are so many. The classical symptoms are crushing or tight pain in the chest. The pain may extend to the arms, the back and the shoulders. The classical symptoms of heart attack can also extend to the neck or the jaw and it may be intense and severe or it could […]
How to handle a nosebleed: as soon as a nosebleed begins, sit up. Pinch (using thumb and forefinger) the lower part of the nose using a handkerchief. Face towel or cotton wool with a firm grip; exert pressure on the nose for about 10minutes. Holding the nose applies pressure directly to the bleeding vein and […]
In case you experience thin mucus secretions, drink a glass of clean water every two working hours. Use homemade chicken soup to curb thins mucus, and adds garlic or ginger for flavour and immune support. To reduce phlegm, have some hot barley soup. Onions are an old folk remedy and have anti-inflammatory properties, so eat […]
Hair loss is a part of the body’s renewal process. Most of us (especially women) lose 50 to 100 hairs everyday. The average rate of growth is approximately 1/ 2 inch per month. Interestingly, hairs grow fastest in the summer, as heat and friction speed up growth. Conversely it grows slower in the cold and […]