Today, November 14th, is World Diabetes Day! Led by the International Diabetes Federation, World Diabetes Day unites the global diabetes community to produce a powerful voice for diabetes awareness and advocacy. The campaign aims to…
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Plague in Madagascar: Advice for international travelers
An outbreak of pneumonic plaque is ongoing in Madagascar since August 2017. According to WHO, the plague is one of the oldest – and most feared – of all diseases. Historically, plague has been responsible…
#WeirdNews: Listening to Christmas songs can be bad for your health
An expert has claimed that listening to Christmas songs too early can stop people focusing on anything else. A study has found listening to Christmas songs too early can be bad for your health. A…
Road to fitness: is running actually good for you?
As New York limbers up to host the world’s biggest marathon on Sunday, runners around the world will be picturing its storied finish line to push for that extra kilometre (mile). But is running actually…
Maintaining a Healthy Body, Mind and Spirit | Our2Cents
We live in a world where we’re constantly on the move but it’s important to make sure we also practice self care. In today’s video, we share some of the wellness practices that have helped…
Maternal response to crying baby exists across cultures: study
A baby’s cries activate specific areas of a mother’s brain related to movement and speech, a study of mothers in several countries published Monday revealed, reinforcing the idea of biological maternal instinct. The National Institute…
Scientists may have found a cause of dyslexia
A duo of French scientists said Wednesday they may have found a physiological, and seemingly treatable, cause for dyslexia hidden in tiny light-receptor cells in the human eye. In people with the reading disability, the…
After yoga, meditation breaks into the mainstream
It is 5 pm, otherwise known as rush hour in Manhattan. Julia Lyons, 31, finishes work and heads straight for her daily dose of peace and quiet — half an hour at meditation studio “Mndfl.”…
Obesity ticks upward in the United States
The rate of obesity in the United States has reached a new high, at 39.6 percent of adults, according to US government data released Friday. Health experts are concerned about obesity because it is associated…
Myths and Truths About Breast Cancer #ThePinkPromise | Our2Cents
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month so the ladies of Our2Cents are asking all those questions that you’ve always wanted to ask! Did you know cancer is Kenya’s third biggest killer? And those who suffer from it…