Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could prevent prostate cancer? Unfortunately, we’re not there yet—but we understand what measures can be taken to help reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. One way is through a blood test to determine the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in the blood. The higher the level of PSA in...
Tooth decay and cavities are the most common oral health problems in adults and young alike. Certain factors can increase the risk of cavities, including foods that cling to your teeth for a long time, frequent snacking or sipping, poor oral hygiene, not getting enough fluoride, dry mouth, worn fillings or dental devices, amongst many...
Laboratory analyses also show that the phenolic compounds in eggplant contain anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid, and chlorogenic acid – a powerful free-radical scavenger, hence, this plant is counted among the healthiest of plants. The superfood is a good source of dietary fibre, as well as other minerals and vitamins such as vitamin B1, potassium,...
It is one of the most common types of red meat consumed worldwide, though it is against the law of some religions- including Islam and Judaism- to eat Pork. Like red meat, Pork has a reputation for being unhealthy. However, being high in protein and rich in many vitamins and other essential nutrients, also when...
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...
In the bid to bring about relief to the citizens on the expenses of hemodialysis treatments in Tanzania, the government, through its chief spokesperson, Mr Gerson Msigwa, said the Medical Store Department has entered a contract with suppliers and manufacturers of hemodialysis equipment. Mr Msigwa said the manufacturer agreed to sell a single set of...