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By Flavia Nassaka Dependence on drugs that bring short-lived efficacy starts when you disobey prescription orders Sania Benezeri is diabetic and at one time she had so much pain in her legs that she could not sleep. In addition to her diabetes dose, the doctor prescribed for her some valium, …

By Patrick Kagenda As part of the AAR CSR programme that is done monthly in selected areas to give back to communities the AAR Acacia clinic in partnership with Nakasero Blood Bank over the just ended weekend organized a blood donation exercise and health camp at Nakumatt supermarket Bukoto. This …

By Nicole Namubiru Why it’s a dangerous combination with chlorine and soap The feeling one derives from taking a warm bath on a very cold day is heavenly. On the contrary, taking a cold bath on an equally cold day feels like chewing sour herbs. But, how about, it is …

By Independent Team & Agencies New study finds people are more relaxed at work than at home Many working class people would say their jobs are stressful. Many would possibly mention unreasonable targets, unappreciative bosses, low pay, bad working environments, and too little leisure time. So would they rather stay …

By Flavia Nassaka Doctors recommend regular de-worming for adults and children Many of us know that children require regular de-worming to stay healthy. However, only a few adults consider it equally important to de-worm. In reality, both children and adults are exposed to the same risk of worm infestation. The …

By Flavia Nassaka Medical doctors warn against resorting to witchcraft over mythical disease Dr. Thomas Lutalo of the ministry of Health is battling an unusual condition. He is in charge of investigating reports of a `strange disease’ in parts of central Uganda which emerges as a number on the skin …

By Flavia Nassaka Eating Unhygienic meat can cause brucellosis, Hepatitis B, C and even cancer Beef is not only delicious but has plenty of nutritional value though it’s often labeled unhealthy food. It is a rich source of protein, which the body needs to build muscle, maintain organs and regenerate …

By Devorah E. Klein, Gary Klein, and Shawna J. Perry Three reasons to be wary include issues of trust, shifting conditions, and flawed research Every health-care system balances coverage, quality, and cost – often focusing on one or two at the expense of the others. European systems, for example, tend …

By Patrick Kagenda Ugandan traders stare down an uncertain future as South Sudan war rages Anyone wanting to see how the war in south Sudan has affected Uganda can look at the cross-border trade statistics of the World Bank. Better still, they can visit a place called “Arua Park” in …

By Patrick Kagenda A new clinical gadget, MyT4CD4, which is being marketed as the latest CD4-testing gadget has hit the Ugandan market.  The sellers of the gadget say it is “a rapid, service-free, Point-of-Care CD4 test that provides quantitative CD4 results in 10 minutes and is the fastest CD4 test …