Island close to eliminating killer disease on World Malaria Day Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, has drastically reduced malaria cases in the past decade thanks to multiple interventions. They include public education, insecticide spraying, and treated bed nets that have helped prevent the deaths of pregnant women and children under the age of 5....
It seems like everyone struggles with getting enough sleep these days. Even if you do not have a sleep disorder, you do not need any more challenges to a good night’s rest. Good sleep hygiene includes healthy nutrition and wisely choosing your dinners and late-night snacks. So, what types of foods should be cut out...
Despite its recent surge in popularity, fasting is a practice that dates back centuries and plays a central role in many cultures and religions. Fasting is the abstinence from all or some foods or drinks for a set period, and there are many different ways of fasting. In general, most fasts are performed over 24–72...
What could be more appealing than having a brighter smile? A smile introduces your emotions. Among some of the physical features that people find attractive is a beautiful smile with shining white teeth. There are people with naturally goldish teeth like many born and raised and drank the water in Arusha, which is understandable compared...
Studies have revealed that cervical cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer are amongst the top ten types of cancers that hugely affect communities in Tanzania. Dr Beda Mlamala, a cancer expert from Buganda Hospital in Mwanza, made those remarks during the journalists’ training in Mwanza that French Development Agency and Agha Khan supported. “Lack of...
One of the vagina’s superpowers is its elasticity. A vagina can stretch and return to its normal size in a short period. With age, childbirth and other underlying issues, your vagina can get a bit lax and probably dry as well. Laxity is a common problem among females, and they can feel embarrassed and uncomfortable...
Lenten season is observed by most Christian churches, including Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Methodists and Moravian. Many struggles as to how to observe their fasting. What should one refrain from, how long should one fast and the times for prayers. There are a few different types of fasting that one can observe, and...
Honey is a practical and nutritious food; for centuries it has been essential for humans. It is a natural energy source, has several medicinal properties, as well as being an excellent ally for beauty, preventing acne and hydrating hair. Honey is a natural remedy with no secondary effects that can be employed to treat various...
Following the outbreak of Polio in Malawi, Kenya has intensified its polio surveillance amid concerns of the spread of the disease to other African countries. Kenya’s Director-General of Health, Patrick Amoth, said since the country shares borders with Somalia, it has always been on high alert on a potential outbreak. Last week, the index case...
Erectile dysfunction, a taboo topic among many African men, has finally gotten a permanent solution as Kenyan doctors successful performed a penile surgery on a man battling impotence. The man in his 40s was battling impotence for years and had opted for other treatments without success. In this case, Dr Ahmed Yousef, a consultant urologist...