Category: 4. Health

In 2020, a company called Genomic Prediction started offering genomic scores for diabetes, skin cancer, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, intellectual disability, and “idiopathic short stature.” They’ve…

Donating blood is a lifesaving gift, but it’s not always the easiest one to give. I should know—I’ve been doing it for over 15 years.

The national blood supply is currently in dire straits. Last month, the Association for…

A growing body of nutritional research suggests that eating patterns rich in whole foods (particularly plant-based foods), balanced fats, and minimal added sugars can support long-term well-being.

“This could mean committing to filling half your…

Caleb was in the machine shop on his break, and Wendy had arranged for me to talk with him there since he refused to come and see me in the office. “He’s anxious about this and a bit agitated,” she warned….

The good news is you don’t need hours in the gym or expensive gym memberships to improve joint health after 60.

If you often wake up stiff and sore, you’re not alone. After 60, research shows that age-related changes in cartilage, synovial…

AMA cautions it will take on vendors frying with plastics

The Director of Public Health at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Florence Kuukyi, has raised concerns over some dangerous practices by certain food vendors.

Speaking in an…