Health

WORLD FAMILY Doctor Day (WFDD) was declared by the World Organizations of Family Doctors (WONCA) in 2010 and celebrated on May 19, when family doctors across the world are honoured for their service to their patients. This year marked the 10th...

MITOCHONDRIA ARE special compartments (organelles) in our cells that are best known for their role as powerhouses, as they break down food molecules and turn out adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecular fuel for the rest of the cell. However, they...

SKIN CANCER develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. But it can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day, including your palms, beneath...

Physical fitness gets most people’s attention, and for good reason. A healthy body can prevent conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, and help you maintain independence as you age. Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness,...

ADOPTING A healthy lifestyle can help you manage your diabetes. It may also improve your critical health numbers, including weight, blood sugar, blood pressure and blood cholesterol. When it comes to food and eating, we are all different. Some of...

SELF-CARE HAS been defined as a multidimensional, multifaceted process of purposeful engagement in strategies that promote healthy functioning and enhance well-being. In simpler terms, self-care is all about caring for yourself, as the name...

THE OVARIES are the primary female reproductive organs. These glands have three important functions: they secrete hormones, they protect the eggs a female is born with, and they release eggs for possible fertilisation. Women are typically born...

MENTAL ILLNESS is not caused by ghosts or demons and should be treated like all other health problems, such as diabetes. Mental illness can occur due to several factors, such as chemicals imbalances, traumatic experiences, substance abuse, and a...

Breadfruit ( Artocarpus altilis) is the fruit of the breadfruit tree, though it is often referred to as a vegetable when consumed before it is fully ripe. It comes from the same family as jackfruit and mulberry. Similar to bananas and plantains,...

Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is about 40 per cent sodium and 60 per cent chloride. It flavours food and is used as a binder and stabiliser. It is also a food preservative, as bacteria cannot thrive in the presence of a high amount of salt....

THE SKIN is the largest organ in the body and covers the body’s entire external surface. It is made up of three layers – the epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis – all three of which vary significantly in their anatomy and function. The skin’s...

THE SUDDEN onset of migraine means a dark room, bed, and a cool towel for most of us. While these seem to come out of nowhere, many will find that there are usually some signs that a migraine attack is on its way. These signs can reveal a pattern...