We can all agree that excessive sweating can lead to some very embarrassing situations. But that should not be a reason for you limiting yourself, living in constant fear of raising your arms or engaging in outdoor activities. If you find yourself constantly worrying about sweating, then you should note down these simple ways on […]
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee are pushing the management of Uganda China friendship hospital Naguru to pay over 83m shillings in tax arrears. The money was recorded as a loss to government by the auditor general report following failure by the management to deduct 6% withholding tax from gross invoice amounts of over 1.3bn. […]
Yes, every mom knows that breastfeeding is best. Study shows that babies who breastfeed are smarter, healthier and happier. According to the studies conducted, mothers are recommended to breast feed their babies for six months. New vision reported that around 37% of mothers in Uganda do not breastfeed their babies exclusively for six months. Varying […]
Maracha County Member of Parliament, Denis Lee Oguzu, has asked government to come to the rescue of the people of Maracha districtfrom hepatitis B as soon as possible. Speaking to journalists at parliament today, Oguzu said the disease is widely spread in the district and that many persons are suffering from it yet testing kits […]
Scientists claim to have effectively reversed the menopause by ‘rejuvenating’ women’s ovaries. The Greek team says the technique enabled women to release eggs and re-start their periods, according to an article published by the Daily Mail. One woman began menstruating even after a five-year hiatus, New Scientist reports. ‘[The treatment] offers a window of hope that […]
A new study has found out that eating a lot of omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish like tuna and salmon can greatly increase one’s chances of survival from bowel cancer. The study released and published Wednesday by the British journal Gut bases its findings on an analysis of data from more than […]
Sleepwalking can be downright frightening. From the viewpoint of the witness to the sleepwalking, you are simply watching a person sleeping while walking! From the viewpoint of the sleepwalker, you are unaware of your movement (since you are supposed to be sleeping in bed), so waking up can be a startling experience, sometimes fatal. A […]
Nutrition experts warn that the continued the feeding of children and pregnant mothers with none nutritional foods will impact negatively on the country’s economy and health living of the population. The nutrition specialist at Jinja regional hospital, Toko Mansuru says that most Ugandans have failed to provide their children and themselves with nutritious foods but instead […]
The Member of Parliament for Gomba west in Gomba district Robinah Rwaboga says that as government is looking for funds to provide sanitary pads to the girl child in schools there should be an intervention to urgently give girls in schools sanitary pads. Rwabwoga says that a number of girls are missing 3-4 days in a […]
The Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda Alphons Hennekens calls for a concerted effort to make men and boys aware of the need for family planning and support of the use of contraceptives. Ambassador Alphons made the remarks while reacting to media reports that about 70% of women use contraceptives without the consent of their husbands. He says […]