Health

Uganda detected poliovirus in May 2024, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and outbreak response activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and four other African countries have been cleared of recent polio outbreaks after independent assessments found no evidence that the virus is still spreading. The World Health Organization (WHO) said … The post Uganda declared free of latest polio

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new study has found that stillbirth, preterm birth and neonatal mortality remain high among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, with rates exceeding Uganda’s national estimates. The study, published in the Medical Journal Vaccine, found a stillbirth incidence of 26.3 per 1,000 total births, compared with the national … The post Study finds high rates of preterm birth, sti

An 8-year-old has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba believed to have been encountered while swimming in a lake near her home, her family and health officials said.

Mbarara Hospital tightens anti-extortion measures as 80 nursing students begin clinical training PML Daily

MTN Uganda takes maternal health drive to remote Amudat communities PML Daily

Kampala, Uganda | URN | First Lady Mama Janet Museveni made a major public appearance on Sunday after more than five months away from the public spotlight due to health challenges, telling worshippers that 2026 will forever remain the year God “delivered” her life from the jaws of death. Mama Janet was speaking during the … The post JANET MUSEVENI: I’m alive and well because of Jesus appeared first on The Independent

Niven Whatley says donating the products was "a ray of sunshine and a bit of normality".

Is lack of motivation to join a gym the only thing stopping you from working out? Here's some good news – working on your fitness can be far less complicated. | Health

Her mum says she "fell apart" after finding out her daughter's diagnosis.

This seemingly harmless hobby could accelerate the spread of the deadly H5N1 strain.

Africa must invest in women’s health Daily Monitor

Regular stair climbing was linked to 39% lower risk of heart-related death and better heart health, new research shows. Learn what this means for you.

UK Biobank researchers examined whether sugar rationing during pregnancy and the first two years of life was associated with adult sweet-food preferences, sugar intake, brain structure, anxiety, and depression.

Staying healthy is an important part of life, so it’s no surprise that people are always looking for ways to take better care of themselves. They watch videos full of fascinating wellness hacks, follow advice they come across online, and try out routines that…

The bishop who brings doctors to church Daily Monitor

Gut bacteria can transform nitrate and plant-based iron from vegetables and other foods into protective molecules that may benefit the heart and metabolism. In experimental models, higher levels of these compounds were linked to lower blood pressure, better b…

Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.

Trichotillomania (pulling out the hairs on your head, eyebrows, lashes, or elsewhere) is not a new condition.

From unexpected babies to "Ozempic teeth," the ultra-popular class of GLP-1 medications are turning out to have a few unanticipated side effects. Emerging research shows the drugs, which have proven effective in treating obesity and diabetes, may also be usef…

Lillian Smart's family says the 8-year-old's brain injuries were too severe to survive after contracting Naegleria fowleri while swimming in a lake.

"Screentime is associated with developmental delay and behavioral issues. Please DON'T give your child a screen before bed."

Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms.

Byron Donalds blamed "rampant illegal immigration" rather than a lack of immunized children for the measles outbreak in his state.

(AP) – Hand grip strength. Balance tests. Standing up from a seated position on the floor. These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Ema…