Systems of Tuberculosis (TB) and malnutrition often go together. A child with the disease may fail to gain weight, lose energy, and have cough lasting for more than two weeks. That child may look unhealthy, have prolonged fever and is tired all the time. In addition, a child with TB may find it hard […]
How to treat ringworm: Soak and wash clothes with a detergent or discard clothes worn by some one suffering from ringworms. Avoid sharing clothes, combs, socks and bedding sheets with an infected person. Bathe everyday and use medicated soaps or liquids. In case of skin folds, have your skin checked for infections treat them […]
Health benefits of dairy products such as milk, cheese and yoghurt are so many to the consumers. The health benefits of milk, cheese and yoghurt include good bone health, smooth skin, strong immune system and prevention of illnesses. Drinking milk, cheese and or yoghurt prevents hypertension, and it prevents against dental decay. The consumption of […]
In our first issue on make up we told you that it’s dangerous to go to bed with makeup. To remove make-up from your face you can use a facial wash or a cleanser. But why do you need to remove make up before bedtime. The doctors say that removing make up helps your […]
Consuming overcooked ground nuts is so dangerous for our bodies. Over-cooking of groundnuts depletes the essential minerals and nutritive elements. The fats and oils in ground nuts are a source of energy necessary for good health and fitness. The calcium in ground nuts helps to strengthen bones and muscles. The protein in it supplies […]
Causes of cracked feet are diabetes; obesity and this damage the foot nerves. The aging process also interferes with one’s hormones causing hormonal imbalance. Under-sweating, shortage of essential vitamins and minerals results into inadequate nutrients the skin. Other causes of cracked feet are cold and hot whether, mal-alignment or poor positioning of the metatarsal bones, […]
Throughout the whole of this month, our news desk decided to run you through a number of diseases, causes of diseases, recommended foods for patients suffering from different diseases such as anemia, arthritis, abscess and boils among others. Our major concentration in this news piece is on abscess and boil. Abscess is a swelling […]
In traditional Africa, different tribes use different plants as remedies for flaky skin in babies. But today we also inform you that frequent washing of babies’ scalp with baby shampoo/ soap is effective in getting rid of flakes. Olive oil is also a good remedy in case the baby has thick flakes stuck onto […]
Sunflower is one of the plants grown in northern Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo among other countries around the world. And apart from people eating the plant as food, it can also be used to revive cracked skins according to new discoveries. Sunflower seeds contain healthy fats which provide our […]
Leukemia or cancer of the blood starts when abnormal cells fail to protect the body against diseases because the cells are defective. The cancer progresses and it interferes with the production of cells. Dr. Peter Barongo, an oncologist (cancer specialist) in Kampala says that the signs of leukemia include body weakness, pain in the […]