Health - Page 6

The silent danger: High blood pressure among Nigerian youths

This is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month, and today we are asking the tough questions. Why are more Nigerian youths battling hypertension? What role do lifestyle, environment, and access to care play?…

4 weeks ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Russia: Motorway crosses nuclear waste dump

A proposed new highway is stoking health fears because it may cross a nuclear waste dump. Authorities say there is no risk of contamination, but locals have taken to the streets to…

6 years ago

News·World

Alarming level of plastic in children’s bodies, German study shows

A study by the German Environment Ministry has found almost all children tested have traces of plastic by-products in their bodies. Some of the chemicals found could affect health and development.…

6 years ago

News·World

Africa’s demographic dilemma

Africa's population is growing rapidly. The high birth rates present the continent with an enormous challenge. However, a study found that the number of children is declining as education, health, and jobs…

6 years ago

Africa·News

DR Congo: Ebola deaths in latest outbreak pass 1,000

As Ebola health workers in DR Congo battle mistrust and attacks on hospitals, the number of deaths has exceeded 1,000. WHO's emergencies chief Mike Ryan said its vaccination program will be expanded…

6 years ago

Africa·News

Belarusians fight battery factory bankrolled by China

Activists in Brest are protesting a new lead-acid battery factory out of pollution and health fears. They've demanded answers from President Lukashenko, who's involved in other ways. Juri Rescheto reports from Belarus.…

6 years ago

News·World

Why women must take the lead in universal health coverage drive

If this year's Africa Health Agenda conference taught us anything its, achieving Universal Health Coverage across Africa but according to President of Women Deliver, Katja Iversen, if women aren't put affront and…

6 years ago

National·News

The health hazards of air pollution in Ivory Coast

The health hazards of air pollution in Ivory Coast.…

6 years ago

Africa·News

Singapore to focus on health, infrastructure in budget, minister says

Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat talks about the government's goals, and next month’s budget. Heng is widely viewed as most likely to succeed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong after being named…

6 years ago

Business·News

Doing the rounds with the Safari Doctors

For isolated island communities on Kenya's northern coast, access to health care is far from adequate. The "Safari Doctors" have taken matters into their own hands.…

6 years ago

Africa·News

Fake booze threat pushes startups to trial new tests

A substantial rise in the sale of counterfeit alcohol is a major threat to public health. Scientists and entrepreneurs are rushing to create tools that, in future, will tell if your New…

6 years ago

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Health - Page 6

The silent danger: High blood pressure among Nigerian youths

Russia: Motorway crosses nuclear waste dump

Alarming level of plastic in children’s bodies, German study shows

Africa’s demographic dilemma

DR Congo: Ebola deaths in latest outbreak pass 1,000

Belarusians fight battery factory bankrolled by China

Why women must take the lead in universal health coverage drive

The health hazards of air pollution in Ivory Coast

Singapore to focus on health, infrastructure in budget, minister says

Doing the rounds with the Safari Doctors

Fake booze threat pushes startups to trial new tests

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