Health

RFI

Obesity rises sharply as French Polynesia faces chronic health challenges

French Polynesia is facing growing public health pressures as rising rates of chronic disease combine with an ageing population and changing lifestyles. More than half of adult residents are now considered obese.

RFI

RNZ

Ted Charlton has a rare medical condition. He's died seven times

A rare temperature and thirst disorder has brought Ted Charlton perilously close to the end multiple times - but he's still in good spirits about his life.

RNZ

Zamfara moves to contain diphtheria, other preventable diseases

Zamfara moves to contain diphtheria, other preventable diseases

The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent and control diphtheria and other vaccine-preventable diseases in the state…

Zamfara to end illegal medicine sales, hawking

Zamfara to end illegal medicine sales, hawking

The Zamfara State Government has intensified efforts to curb the illegal sale and hawking of medicines, describing the practice as a threat to public health. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, stated this at a…

Many feared killed in fresh attacks on Benue communities

Many feared killed in fresh attacks on Benue communities

Many people have been feared killed early hours of Sunday after armed invaders attacked several communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Residents told our correspondent on telephone that the attackers laid siege on at…

Chair yoga: a simple and fun exercise for any age group

Portugal Resident

Chair yoga: a simple and fun exercise for any age group

However, yoga these days doesn’t even have to involve getting down on a mat. Chair yoga is a gentle form of exercise, conducted either by sitting on a sturdy chair The post Chair yoga: a simple and fun exercise for any age group appeared…

Portugal Resident

El-Rufai Accuses ICPC of Isolating Him From Family, files N10bn suit

El-Rufai Accuses ICPC of Isolating Him From Family, files N10bn suit

Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has filed a fresh N10 billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ex-governor instituted the suit against the ICPC for allegedly…

The Proposed Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital, Yola

The Proposed Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital, Yola

The concerns being raised regarding the proposed location of the Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital in Yola are legitimate and deserve a factual, balanced and objective response. The central question is whether a university’s…

The Guardian

Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as ‘anything Trump says filters through’

Australia records 3% fall in one-year-olds fully immunised against hepatitis B as downward trend continues, expert says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian medical experts have warned a shift in child…

The Guardian

How Savannah James is making a difference beyond basketball

Times of India