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 Rachna Pande
Rachna Pande
Rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases worldwide, driven by lifestyle factors. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Planning a family? What you need to know about hypertension and reproductive health
A patient undergoes eye screening at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital, located in Bishenyi, Runda sector, Kamonyi district. Photo by Willy Mucyo
What your eyes reveal about your health
Nature has endowed every human and living organism with a defense mechanism called the immune system, which helps prevent and control infections. Internet Photo
Boost your immunity: A guide to fighting disease in a toxic world
Fruits fuel your wellbeing
From heart health to weight loss: How fruits fuel your wellbeing
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise of Non-Communicable Diseases during  Kigali Car Free Zone. Courtesy
Heart attack: Why young adults need to take action now
Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water can reduce the risk of diarrheal illnesses by a significant margin. File photo
Diarrhoea: Your guide to relief, recovery, and prevention
Refrigeration, though very useful, is not all good in all aspects. It does have some health hazards, some of which people are unaware.
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The hidden risks of refrigerated food
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What do nails say about your health?
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Is your liver at risk? Simple steps to prevent fatty liver and damage
Quench your body’s thirst.
Quench your body’s thirst: Water’s vital role in your health, well-being
Nausea is a sensation of ‘feeling like vomiting’, while vomiting is the actual forceful expulsion of the stomach’s contents.
Frequent nausea? What your body might be telling you
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The double-edged sword of managing pain
A man reported to suffer from a persistent fatigue
Tired of being tired? Uncover causes and solutions for persistent fatigue
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Internet Photo
Boost your brain and body: The power of vitamin B12
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
People during a Yoga exercise session at Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Yoga for diabetes: A guide to simple poses you can do at home
A sleeping  woman under a mosquitoes net in Bugesera District .Night sweats or excessive sweating in the night can be due to multiple causes, most of them harmless.
Night sweats: Common causes, when to worry, and what to do
‘Altitude sickness’ is a set of symptoms that occur when people are at a high altitude, i.e. elevations of about 1,500 metres
The unknown dangers of high-altitude living

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