An Egyptian once believed to be the ‘world’s heaviest woman’ left an Indian hospital Thursday for the United Arab Emirates where she will continue treatment following drastic weight-loss surgery, doctors said. Eman Ahmed Abd El…
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Mike Tyson launches fitness franchise
American heavyweight legend Mike Tyson on Thursday unveiled plans to launch a boxing fitness franchise named after him. The Mike Tyson Academy will open branches in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South America. Plans…
Sleepy Kenyan coastal town produces some of the world’s best Moringa
Landing at Ukunda Airport, an airfield near Diani Beach in Kenya’s Kwale County is always a quaint experience. Currently undergoing refurbishment, travelers will find a makeshift arrival hall, a tent that will shield them from…
Life expectancy for black Americans is four years below whites
African-Americans have made gains in life expectancy but major disparities remain in the United States, where blacks can expect to live about four years fewer than whites, US researchers said Tuesday. In the past two…
Before you get a Henna Tattoo, you need to read this!
Written By Benda Okoth for MumsVillage A FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN TRACY TOOK HER CHILDREN FOR A TRIP TO THE COAST, SHE DIDN’T IMAGINE THAT A SIMPLE TEMPORARY TATTOO WOULD RESULT IN MORE TROUBLE…
Smoking weakens a gene that protects arteries: study
People who smoke cigarettes may boost their risk of clogged heart arteries by weakening a gene that is otherwise protective of these important blood vessels, US researchers said Monday. The findings point to a genetic…
All-cash business a headache for the marijuana industry
America’s cannabis industry may be booming, but its entrepreneurs are finding the all-cash business a logistical, security and administrative headache as they try to manage all the money they’re making. Legalized for medical purposes in…
Studies question autism link to antidepressants in pregnancy
Two scientific studies published Tuesday suggested the risk of children developing autism after their mothers used antidepressants while pregnant may be lower than previously believed. One of the studies in the findings in the Journal…
Things you should know about the Nairobi Fly
The rainy season has gifted Kenyans with the Nairobi Fly, aka the paederus eximius beetle, once again. The fact that the toxin they release is worse than a cobra’s venom, should convince you to be…
Why you should eat healthy this week
If you haven’t been eating healthy since the week began you must try to catch up. Why? The key to successful, healthy weight loss •Your weight is a balancing act, but the equation is simple:…