I have always wondered why the death rate from diseases in most developing countries is so high. For example, in 2003 alone, more than 1,000... »
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Seeking Medical Attention
I have always wondered why the death rate from diseases in most developing countries is so high. For example, in 2003 alone, more than 1,000 Zambian women died of cervical cancer with two or more dying every week. There are reports that say that number has slightly decreased, yet there are no programs that have been started to raise awareness.... »
High Blood Pressure and Salt
I know so many relatives and friends, old and young who take medicine for high blood pressure. There are probably more reasons for this but yet I strongly feel the cause for high blood pressure is right in front of us. If there is one common item in all kitchens and dinning tables in Zambia its the item called Salt. I... »
Steaming hot tea linked to cancer
Drinking steaming hot tea has been linked with an increased risk of oesophageal (food tube) cancer, Iranian scientists have found. The British Medical Journal study found that drinking black tea at temperatures of 70C or higher increased the risk. Experts said the finding could explain the increased oesophageal cancer risk in some non-Western populations. Adding milk, as most tea drinkers in Western countries... »
Is it true we now have a cure for Diabetes?
Abuja — It's official - a Nigerian scientist, Dr. Louis Obyo Obyo Nelson, has finally found a cure for the dreaded diabetes disease which afflicts over 123 million sufferers all over the world. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Aliyu Idi Hong, yesterday described as "epoch and historical" the production of Antidiabetic Phytopharmaceutical by Nelson in collaboration with the Nigerian... »
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