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Research revealed that ultraprocessed foods cause heart disease, obesity
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Research links ultraprocessed foods to heart disease, obesity

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the official launch of the expanded Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) program, aimed at improving hypertension care in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women and hypertension: Understanding the risks, taking control

Friday, July 18, 2025
Medics during a mass test of non-communicable deseases during Car-Free-Day mass sports. Excessive salt consumption is putting millions of lives at risk, nutrition experts have warned. Craish Bahizi
Health

Excess salt linked to high blood pressure, kidney failure, cancer

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks at the opening of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference on Monday, March 3. Courtesy
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Nsanzimana calls for resilient African health systems amid shrinking funding

Monday, March 03, 2025
The New Times
Health

Ditch the salt shaker, protect your heart – experts

Saturday, January 25, 2025
A community health worker instructs a pregnant woman and her husband in Karongi. Community Health workers will start tracking and managing hypertension. Olivier Mugwiza
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Community health workers to start screening high blood pressure

Thursday, January 23, 2025
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Depression in older adults: Signs, causes and tips for a healthier mind

Friday, October 18, 2024
Residents undergo Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) screening exercise during Kigali car free day. Craish Bahizi
Health

Global NCDs week: Five ways to prevent lifestyle diseases

Friday, October 18, 2024
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of non communicable desease. Rwanda marks the World Heart Day, which is observed on September 29 every year to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.

World Heart Day: Six ways to prevent cardiovascular diseases

Sunday, September 29, 2024
The New Times

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Fast food is often nutritionally poor and high in calories. File

Fast food culture may be convenient, but it’s affecting public health

Thursday, March 07, 2024
The New Times

Secrets to healthy, moisturised skin: Causes, remedies for dryness

Wednesday, December 13, 2023