Health
Health
-
West African medical knowledge and the slave trade
In January 2013, while a doctoral student at Harvard University, I travelled to the UK to conduct dissertation research. As…
Read More » -
Ghanaian-owned NSA LLC is a fresh face in US nurse staffing
Nursing Staff Agency (NSA) LLC was established as a private firm in 2021, in Homewood, Illinois in the United States…
Read More » -
Lady Julia Osei Tutu to speak at 9th GWAG’s U.S. fundraiser
The Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia (GWAG) will be hosting Lady Julia Osei Tutu, wife of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II…
Read More » -
What life is for Kenyans with rare ‘mind blindness’
Close your eyes. Then, picture a banana. You see it, right? Now, picture the face of your father or mother. I…
Read More » -
Sugar and what happens if you stop eating it
The world has declared a time-out on sugar consumption. The harmful link between disease and dietary sugar was recently outlined…
Read More » -
Africa & Latin America top mental wellbeing report
The Global Mind Project’s 4th annual ‘Mental State of the World’ report, conducted by Sapien Labs in 2023 compiles responses from…
Read More » -
New study demonstrates benefits of prolonged fasting
New findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting. The results…
Read More » -
How to remove microplastics from drinking water
Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink. These tiny plastic particles…
Read More » -
African Matabele ants are world’s tiniest doctors
When humans get injured, doctors often prescribe antibiotics to help ward off infection. But humans aren’t the only creatures to provide such…
Read More » -
Cape Verde becomes third malaria-free African country
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cape Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health.…
Read More »