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Washington, United States | AFP |  More than one in 10 people worldwide are now obese and 2.2 billion are believed to be overweight, fueling a global health crisis that claims millions of lives every year, according to a major new international study released on Monday. Obesity numbers have more …

Listen to your brain, scientists say after new research The brain is undoubtedly a complex and clever organ, but new research suggests it might be even more impressive than you originally thought. It turns out that the brain is particularly adept at discovering early-stage disease in other people. The human …

A celebration of faith by people from all walks of life On June 3 every year, the usually slow paced Namugongo village on the edge of Kampala becomes a hubbub of activity as millions of pilgrims from all over the world converge on it to celebrate the Uganda Martyrs Day. …

Lisbon, Portugal | AFP | Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father to twins with a surrogate mother, Portuguese media reported Saturday. Reports said the babies — a girl and boy named Eva and Mateo — were born on Thursday to a woman living on the US West Coast. …

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that there is no case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country after getting negative results from tests on a suspect. “As a result of our strong vigilance at entry points in the country, one suspect case was identified on 30th May 2017 …

Finding purpose in life continues to preoccupy many minds world over-regardless of gender, intellect and age. In fact, many people say they are working at jobs that do not provide them with fulfillment. The result of such experience is a person living an unhappy life that consequently affects his performance …

How admiration for army life drove a young man’s inventive mind Samuel Mugarura, 24, a final year student of chemistry and botany attracted attention in 2016 when he unveiled teargas he says he made from a tiny store in his mother’s house using common items like onions, red pepper, and …

Here is how you can avoid getting saddle messed up Bicycling is a great form of exercise. It provides the same health benefits as walking, jogging, swimming, and other aerobic activities. Some men and women avoid bicycling, though, because of numerous reports suggesting it may damage their reproductive organs and …

Fangshan, China | AFP |  The water might be chilly but dozens of naked men happily relax in an outdoor pool in a Beijing suburb making the most of the sunshine. “This is a paradise for Chinese nudists,” says 18-year-old Zhen, displaying a tiger tattoo on his chest. The small …

Mayor Geoffrey Byamukama narrates ordeal In the early afternoon of Friday, May 19, nine of the 30 MPs on the Human Rights Committee of Parliament visited Nalufenya Police Station to investigate cases of torture at the detention facility. One of the 21 suspects the MPs interacted with during the six …