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 Dr Joseph Kamugisha
Dr Joseph Kamugisha
Painkillers are a set of medications used to control or manage pain.
Why painkillers are important for medical care
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that commonly affects the intestines and large intestines.
Crohn’s disease: What to know about the chronic intestinal condition
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Know the dangers of alcohol overuse
One of the ways to avoid leaky gut problems is to chew your meals well.
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How you eat could prevent abdomen discomfort
Tobacco smoke is one of the leading causes of and high-risk factors for lung cancer.
Tobacco smoke, a dangerous toxin for human health
Children eat nutritious food during a programme to fight stunting in Nyamasheke. Photo  Craish Bahizi
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Malnutrition a health threat to society development
Conservative management offer the best optional treatment for constipation. Courtesy
Conservative management offer the best optional treatment for constipation
There are several toxins which are found in natural foods. Some can be neutralized through proper preparation techniques such as soaking, fermenting or cooking.
A closer look at naturally occurring food toxins and health risks they pose
Health workers during a mass testing exercise. The cardiovascular system, the human body’s circulatory system, is a vital network of organs and tissues. Craish Bahizi
Shortness of breath: What to know about commonest cardiovascular concern
People are born with varying levels of emotional intelligence, the ability to manage one’s own emotions and understand or influence the emotions of others in their surroundings.
Emotional intelligence: How positive thoughts stave off worry and anxiety
Autoimmune diseases are diseases that arise when your body defense cells or immune system attacks health tissues and organs.
Understanding autoimmune diseases and diagnostic challenges they pose
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Leaky gut syndrome: A common cause of persistent abdominal discomfort
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The importance of self-breast examination in early cancer detection
Stress has been linked to an increase in gastric acid production, which can exacerbate conditions such as peptic ulcers.
Does stress really cause stomach ulcers?
Nutrition offers body support in various ways. There are genetic differences, food tolerance, nutrient absorption and metabolism that can influence the effect of diet on disease occurrence.
Good feeding habits can prolong life
Cancer patients at Butaro Cancer Centre of Excellence in Burera District. File
Stress: A major risk factor in cancer development and progression
Someone is considered to be diabetic if the blood glucosesugar levels are persistently above normal.
Lifestyle control: The key to managing and preventing diabetes
Participants during  the Ulinzi Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in 2022. Courtesy
Cancer: Increased awareness and diagnostics improve outcomes

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