The very first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) to have entered Africa has been detected in Egypt on Friday, Feb. 14 after a "foreigner tested positive. The case was detected through a follow-up programme implemented by the Egyptian government for travellers arriving from countries where the virus has spread. The infected man, whose identity and profile has remained unknown so far has since been quarantined in a hospital.
1Dokita Healthcare has conducted free medical screening and sensitization outreach for residents of Bariga, Lagos. The healthcare startup leverages technology to provide diagnostic and medical services to Nigerians.
According to a study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the researchers concluded that artificial sweeteners don’t affect blood sugar levels. Artificial sweeteners alone cannot raise your blood sugar.
Almonds are one of Mother Nature’s greatest snacks, and since they’re easy to grab-on-the-go, there’s no messy preparation in the kitchen either. Grown on a tree native to Mediterranean climate regions of the Middle East, from Syria and Turkey to Pakistan, these nuts are full of high levels of fiber, vitamin E, and proteins. Mumbai-based fitness expert and nutritionist Madhuri Ruia says,
An international research led by the University of Sydney, Australia suggests that speeding up your walking pace could extend your life. Walking at an average pace was found to be linked with 20 percent risk reduction for all-cause mortality compared with walking at a slow pace, while walking at a brisk or fast pace was associated with a risk reduction of 24 percent.
Scientists have engineered an antibody that attacks 99% of HIV strains and can prevent infection in primates.
