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Some of the cooked food that are refrigerated. Courtesy
Health

How proper food storage can prevent waste and illness

Thursday, October 01, 2026
A high-fiber diet consists of plant-based foods rich in dietary fiber, the part of food that the body cannot fully digest or absorb. Sam Ngendahimana

Why a high-fiber diet matters for digestive health, disease prevention

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Participants during an antimicrobial resistance (AMR) training in Huye District on June 29, 2026. Courtesy

Africa’s next AMR battle is turning ambition into action

Friday, August 28, 2026
Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, is common and can affect anyone.

Why persistent, bad breath should never be ignored

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Studies have reported skin reactions, breathing problems and, in some cases, serious health effects associated with particular salon chemicals. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

What research says about salon products, from nail polish to hair straighteners

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Nyagatare District is increasing water testing, repairing old boreholes and investing in new water projects. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Why Nyagatare District needs to make borehole water safer for use

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Rwanda and its partners should build genuine domestic capacity in AI-enabled biology rather than importing finished conclusions. Courtesy

Africa cannot be a spectator in the age of designed life

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay or cavities, is one of the most common oral diseases affecting children and adults worldwide. File

Don't wait until it hurts: Early treatment saves your teeth and your money

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Antioxidants are substances that neutralize free radicals and help protect the body from oxidative damage.

Why antioxidants matter for your health

Friday, July 03, 2026
Dr. Isabelle Mukagatare, Head of the Department of Biomedical Services at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and Marc Haribou, bioMérieux Vice President for Africa during the handover ceremony on Friday, June 26. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

New equipment to speed up Rwanda’s detection of Ebola, other high-risk infections

Thursday, July 02, 2026
RAB have called upon farmers to improve milking hygiene in a bid to curb mastitis, a disease affecting dairy cows. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

RAB steps in as 60% of Gishwati milk is rejected

Thursday, May 28, 2026
The New Times

Understanding typhoid fever and how to prevent it

Tuesday, May 12, 2026