Rwanda has declared an official outbreak of the Marburg virus, confirming nearly 30 cases and at least nine deaths by the end of September. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news release that most of the 27 cases and nine deaths in Rwanda have occurred among health care workers. The…
Chamomile is an herb that is often used to make tea. There are two main types of chamomile for tea: German chamomile and Roman chamomile. The chamomile herb can produce small flowers that resemble daisies. It is usually dried and steeped in water to make tea. Chamomile contains several chemicals called flavonoids, which are thought…
The health and fitness world is full of general “recommended dailies.” Some of these have been drilled into us since childhood – eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, brush your teeth for two minutes, strive to get eight hours of sleep. Others are more recent. For example, what do you think of…
Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are microscopic blood cells that assist your body in forming clots and stopping bleeding. A few diseases can affect the balance of platelet cells in your body, and doctors can prescribe a platelets blood testto get a proper diagnosis and understand what issue is affecting the platelet count. Platelets are the…
Do you know which fruits are most commonly eaten by people around the world? Let’s take a look at the most commonly consumed fruits and their health benefits. This fruit is called banana, which is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, providing countless benefits to the body. Reports suggest that bananas contain mainly carbohydrates and…
The world is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures rising to extremes. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that humanity is facing an “extreme heat epidemic” due to climate change, with billions of people suffering from deadly heatwaves. The European Copernicus Network reported that recent temperatures have reached 50 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest…
Sugar is a type of simple carbohydrate that occurs naturally in many foods, including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, and is added to countless processed foods and beverages. The most common types of sugar include sucrose (table sugar), fructose (found in fruits), and lactose (found in dairy products). Natural sugars found in whole foods contain…
A new study shows that the Mediterranean diet may help cancer survivors improve their heart health and live longer. Among long-term cancer survivors (study participants had been diagnosed with cancer an average of eight years earlier), those who closely followed the Mediterranean dietary pattern had a 32 percent lower risk of dying from any cause…
Improving brain health and memory is a priority for many, especially in today’s world where cognitive performance is crucial. The ancient practice of using herbs for medicinal benefits offers a natural solution to improve brain function and memory. Here are five herbs that have shown promising results in scientific studies. These herbs can be easily…
Experts claim that if you start eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and fish at a young age, you can extend your life by up to 13 years, and if you start later, you can extend it by seven to ten years. You can increase your lifetime by a few years…