New research shows your specific personality traits may directly impact your brain health as you age | THE INDEPENDENT | According to new research published in the `Journal of Personality and Social Psychology’, people with certain personality traits may be more likely to experience cognitive decline as they grow older. …
Read More »COVIDEX clinical trial gets sh3 billion boost
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has allocated shs3billion for studies into the efficacy of COVIDEX, a herbal solution that helps relieve symptoms associated with COVID-19. Prof. Patrick Engeu Ogwang, a clinical pharmacologist behind the herbal concoction revealed this to Uganda Radio Network in an interview. He, however, says …
Read More »Rotary offers 3 days of free health services countrywide
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rotary Clubs under Districts 9213 and 9214 are going to offer three days of free health services countrywide this month. This initiative is part of the organization’s Family Health Days, a program that supports communities to access free health services targeting the disadvantaged, hard …
Read More »When a child is autistic
It’s a case of same health problems as the general population plus specific health-care needs Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Autistic people are often subject to stigma and discrimination, including unjust deprivation of health care, education, and opportunities to engage and participate in their communities. While speaking at the …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccine prices slashed as booster drive begins in India
New Delhi, India | Xinhua | The prices of Covishield and Covaxin vaccines have been slashed in India, the companies announced Saturday. Both vaccines will cost 2.96 U.S. dollars per dose, down from close to $9 previously. India’s federal health ministry Friday announced that those above the age of 18 …
Read More »Eat avocado twice a week
It can help you stay heart healthy | THE INDEPENDENT | Eating two servings of avocados each week may boost your heart health and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to new research. Avocados are nutrient-dense fruits that contain dietary fiber, minerals, and healthy fats previously shown to improve …
Read More »Africa’s TB fight
What is impeding it? Africa has made progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in recent years, however several hurdles are curbing the efforts to end this preventable and curable disease and at the current pace, the global targets to eliminate the disease by 2030 look increasingly elusive. Dr Norbert …
Read More »Allowances: 300 COVID frontline workers lay down tools in Bukwo
Bukwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three hundred Village Health Team-VHTs members in Bukwo district have laid down their tools over non payment of their allowances for different activities. Betty Chelimo, one of the VHTs, says that they are demanding a lot of money from the district. According to Chelimo, …
Read More »New study suggests cardiac complications risk higher after COVID-19 infection than after mRNA vaccination
Los Angeles, US | Xinhua| A new study suggested the risk for cardiac complications was significantly higher after SARS-CoV-2 infection than after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. The study, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, analyzed electronic health record data from 40 U.S. health care systems …
Read More »African armyworms destroy crops in Busia
Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | African Armyworms have invaded gardens in Busia district leaving farmers counting losses. The armyworms eat the leaves and stem, which eventually makes the crop dry up. The most affected are millet, sorghum and maize gardens. The worms have mainly affected farmers Bulumbi, Buliche, Nawante, Buhumi, …
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