Guinea pigs or heroes?
If you have ever used any drug, paracetamol included - you have benefited from people who participated in clinical trials for these drugs. When all goes well, these people are forg
Chillaxing our way to diabetes
Physical inactivity on its own (before obesity sets in) can start the changes in your body that lead to diabetes. The walking nation needs to start walking again.
A brief rant
It's so easy to access porn these days. Imagine what impact this is having on our children. I show great restraint in writing a really short rant this morning - I could go on, but
Alcohol and diabetes – watch your consumption
Excessive alcohol consumption is linked to diabetes. How does this happen and what levels of alcohol are unhealthy for you?
Diabetes risk factor number one
It is estimated that about 20 million Africans are diabetic. This week we look at the greatest risk factor for diabetes type 2 - fat in our belly region. How thick should our waist
Diabetes in Africa – it’s no small matter.
How much of a problem is diabetes in Africa? I was surprised to learn that its huge, with about 5 % of 20 to 79 year olds on the continent suffering from it.
The contraceptive Yasmin – should you worry?
Oral contraceptives are highly effective at doing what they are supposed to do - helping women have babies when they are ready. So what is it about the contraceptive Yasmin that is
Trying to end FGM in the UK – it’s not easy.
In the last two years - 1,700 girls have undergone FGM in the United Kingdom. As we struggle to eliminate FGM in Africa, we are not alone in our search for solutions that actually
Forceful vaccinations
This story in the Dailly Nation yesterday caught my attention. It surely cannot be right to forcefully vaccinate children.
So what causes pneumonia?
Since most pneumonias are caused by bacteria, you may assume that the largest drop in the disease would be associated with the introduction of antibiotics - think again. There is s