Physical activity is being precluded more with the reduced time spent on physical education in school. So now more than ever, parents must ensure kids have sufficient opportunities to partake in physical activity throughout the week. The suggested guideline for the daily activity for children is 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily. The 60 […]
Most parents cannot diagnose the source of their child’s ear pain, especially in the middle of the night. Even doctors with their overused portable otoscope, (the instrument used to examine ears), may find it a difficult task to diagnose their children at home. However, there are ways to manage ear pain regardless of the cause. […]
A 53-year-old German man formerly diagnosed with HIV has lived for four years without any discernible levels of the virus in his body, after receiving a stem cell transplant. This makes him the fifth confirmed case of a person cured of the virus. The “Düsseldorf patient,” is about the third person cleared of the virus […]
If you know dementia patients, like someone living with any type of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, or Lewy body dementia, you know that these conditions bring many challenges. Symptoms such as memory loss, disorientation, word-finding difficulty, behavioral and psychological symptoms, and general confusion are hard. Both for the patient and their loved ones […]
DiagnoStar Health, Africa’s premier healthcare and wellness technology company, has partnered with the digital pharmacy platform, Famasi Africa, to improve our customers’ experiences with recurrent prescription management and telehealth support. DiagnoStar customers, with or without a registered pre-existing medical condition, will enjoy pharmaceutical management and swift fulfillment of all prescription orders via doorstep delivery to […]
For older people, once they make it to 65, data suggests that they can live another 19.3 years, on average. This is according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For many, living to and beyond 65 means carefully managing chronic conditions to stay healthy. The following are some common health problems affecting older […]
Numerous health problems plague older people. Although this is common knowledge, it is largely expected as their increasing age cannot be ignored. In parts of the world, for example, America, data suggests that once you make it to 65, you can live for an added 19.3 years, on average. These latter years find older persons managing […]
Patient rights do not only leave people aware that doctors are not immune to mistakes. It allows them to take action. These mistakes may arise from the nature of said doctors. Some doctors are more conservative while others tend to be more aggressive. So their diagnoses and recommendations can differ dramatically. For this reason, more […]
Sustaining good health in children is the most important for every parent to do. If the child is fit, and their growth and development are optimal, then the child will always be active and cheery in their day-to-day lives. 5 easy tips for sustaining good health in children 1. Make it a routine to begin […]
As the year 2023 gets underway, several health issues have been added to the watchlist of global watch bodies, particularly the World Health Organization (WHO). Some of the issues in focus for global health include mental health ailments and what is now known as Long Covid. 8 important health issues to track in 2023 1. […]