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Just like exercise and a balanced diet, adequate sleep can also help prevent various health problems. File photo

Ryama usinzire! Good sleep for good health

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Clinicians, therapists, and researchers indicate that using an AI-powered chatbot can result in higher engagement and adherence compared to traditional methods. For instance, users of Wysa, Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Mental health: Can AI-powered chatbots enhance access to care, combat stigma?

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Eating unhealthy food is one of the causes of heart disease.
Health

Did you know that your diet can increase your heart disease risk?

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Kigali residents undergo check ups of hypertension during car free days. It affects individuals from western countries, but also those living in developing third world countries. photo by Craish Bahizi

Effects of hypertension on the nervous system

Monday, February 19, 2024
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Africa

Tanzania advocates for increased cardiovascular disease research across Africa

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or cutting, and by other terms, such as Sunna, gudniin, halalays, tahur, megrez and khitan. Internet
Women

Empowerment Over Tradition: The fight against female genital mutilation

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Some women with disabilities who are beneficiaries of UNABU organization in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Women

A look at healthcare hurdles women with disabilities face

Monday, February 05, 2024
By 2050, cancer cases are projected to be 77% higher than they were in 2022.
Health

Global cancer burden growing, says WHO

Saturday, February 03, 2024
Some of young teen girls who are victims of unwanted pregnancies (Courtesy)
Editorial

Teenage pregnancy: Time to openly discuss alternative solutions

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
Health

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024
Mastitis commonly occurs within the first three months of breastfeeding and up to a third of women breastfeeding may develop it. Photo: Courtesy
Health

Breastfeeding woes: Coping with mastitis

Thursday, January 25, 2024
A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Health

High blood pressure; growing concern for pregnant women

Monday, January 22, 2024