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Health

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Health / Medical

How the Thyroid Gland Mystifies Doctors and Patients

By Oona Tempest and Andy Miller on KFF Health News (OONA TEMPEST/KFF HEALTH NEWS) (OONA TEMPEST/KFF HEALTH NEWS) (OONA TEMPEST/KFF HEALTH NEWS) (OONA TEMPEST/KFF HEALTH NEWS) (OONA TEMPEST/KFF HEALTH NEWS) (OONA TEMPEST/KFF HEALTH NEWS) (OONA TEMPEST/KFF HEALTH NEWS) This illustrated report has been adapted from a KFF Health News article, “Among Hurdles for Autoimmune Disease Patients: Diagnosis, Costs, Inattentive Care” by Andy Miller. Illustrations by Oona Tempest. Creative direction and editing by Hannah […]

todayNovember 29, 2023 25

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Why a social media detox may not be as good for you as you think – new research

DimaBerlin/Shutterstock Niklas Ihssen, Durham University and Michael Wadsley, Durham University Whether you’re an influencer, an occasional poster, or just a lurker, you likely spend more time than you’d like on social media. Globally, working-age people with internet access now spend more than 2.5 hours per day on social platforms like Instagram, Facebook or X (Twitter). Social media use can become excessive and problematic when it interferes with school or work, […]

todayNovember 28, 2023 15

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Africa

There are too few toilets in Africa and it’s a public health hazard – how to fix the problem

Omololu Fagunwa, Queen's University Belfast and Helen Onyeaka, University of Birmingham Imagine you are miles from the nearest restroom, and nature’s call is urgent – a situation that might raise a mild panic during a hike or at a music festival. Now, picture that same scenario, not as a one-off inconvenience, but as a daily reality. This is the case for about half a billion people globally. In African countries, […]

todayNovember 17, 2023 28

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Government concerned about maternal, neonatal deaths: Shangula

Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has expressed concern over the increased maternal deaths, stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Namibia. The minister was speaking on Thursday during the opening of the National Seminar on Neonatal Care in Swakopmund. The one-day seminar provides an opportunity for experts and practitioners in the field of pediatrics and neonatology to exchange ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions to improve the health […]

todayNovember 16, 2023 12

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Bad food choices: clearer labels aim to help South Africans pick healthier options

South Africans have a hard time figuring out which foods are unhealthy when they go shopping. But this is about to change. South African supermarkets currently sell large amounts of unhealthy, ultra-processed foods. Packaged foods in particular have high levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat – all things that are bad for our health. Research shows that the consumption of these foods is linked to increasing rates of obesity […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 6

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Opinion Pieces

Prioritizing sports as a strategic objective at the University of Namibia

By Vincent Shimutwikeni Sports has long played a significant role in the lives of students and the community alike at the University of Namibia. Integrating sports as a strategic objective holds the potential to yield numerous benefits beyond the traditional boundaries of the playing field. The University of Namibia should elevate sports to a more prominent position and prioritize it in its strategic plan. After almost every weekend, you may […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 9

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Some African governments are spending millions to spy on their citizens – stifling debate and damaging democracy

Tony Roberts, Institute of Development Studies Governments around the world use surveillance technology to monitor external threats to national security. Some African governments are also spending vast sums on mass surveillance of their own citizens. They are using mobile phone spyware, internet interception devices, social media monitoring and biometric identity systems. Artificial intelligence for facial recognition and car number plate recognition is another digital surveillance technology in their growing toolkit. […]

todayNovember 2, 2023 10

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Being financially prepared and resilient when facing a health challenge

By Mauriza Fredericks, Group Brand Manager, Old Mutual Namibia A health crisis can strike unexpectedly, putting a significant strain on not just our physical well-being but also our finances. Whether it's a sudden illness, a medical emergency, or a global pandemic like the one we experienced in recent years, building financial immunity against an unforeseen health challenge, will go a long way. Building Blocks of Financial Immunity Financial immunity can […]

todayOctober 30, 2023 9

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