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Broccoli, often hailed as a superfood, is not just a delicious vegetable but also a powerful ally for brain health. Rich in essential nutrients, this green veggie can boost cognitive function, improve memory, and protect the brain from age-related decline. One of the key compounds found in broccoli is sulforaphane, a chemical known to have […]
Edwin Mairo wakati wa maonyesho ya Sankalp 2024 Jijini Nairobi. PICHA|SAMMY WAWERU EDWIN Mairo na Everlyne Alpha ni wajasiriamali wenye hadithi ya kuvutia, ambapo safari yao kuzindua kampuni ya kuchakata unga ilianza kwa uchuuzaji. Wawili hao ndio waasisi wa Gemini Flour Mills, kampuni ya kusindika mseto wa unga iliyoko Changamwe, Kaunti ya Mombasa. Ilizinduliwa mwaka 2017, […]
A commercial bus emitting harmful smoke into the air at third mainland bridge, Lagos State, Nigeria. PHOTO/ Collins O. Ojiehanor. By COLLINS O. OJIEHANOR In Lagos, Nigeria For Lagos residents, a thick haze often envelops the city, presenting more than just a daily inconvenience—it’s a significant health crisis. For the city’s 20 million residents, this […]
Some mangrove forests have been cleared to pave way for human dwellings. PHOTO/Franklin Kwenah. By FRANKLIN N. KWENAH newshub@eyewitness.africa in Monrovia, Liberia In Liberia, where the grandeur of dense rainforests often steals the spotlight, the wetlands emerge as unsung heroes in the nation’s environmental tapestry. These wetlands, though overshadowed, are the heartbeat of Liberia’s ecological […]
A section of a forest in Liberia. PHOTO/Frankling Kwenah. By FRANKLIN N. KWENAH newshub@eyewitness.africa in Monrovia, Liberia In Liberia, natural resource governance remains a significant challenge due to corruption, mismanagement, and opacity in the management of resources like timber, rubber, and minerals. Natural resource governance in Liberia has faced persistent issues, undermining national development and […]
Dennis Odhiambo preparing fishing nets on his boat at Mahanga beach. Photo/Frankline Otieno By BRENDA HOLO newshub@eyewitness.africa in Siaya, Kenya As dawn breaks over Mahanga Beach, the once-bustling fish market now hums with a quieter urgency. The familiar aroma of fresh fish fills the air, but there’s a sense of anticipation and worry among the […]
A mosquito. PHOTO/UGC. By COLLINS O. OJIEHANOR newshub@eyewitness.africa in Lagos, Nigeria Mosquitoes are infamous for spreading malaria, but their role in transmitting other deadly diseases is less well-known. Beyond malaria, mosquitoes spread Dengue fever, Zika virus, Chikungunya, and Yellow fever, impacting millions globally, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. These diseases are life-threatening, yet their […]
Kahawa moto kwenye kikombe. PICHA|HISANI UNYWAJI wa kahawa unasaidia katika kuimarisha misuli ya mwili miongoni mwa wanaume wakongwe, Wanasayansi wamebaini. Wengi ambao wametinga ukongwe huwa na tatizo la misuli yao kuisha nguvu au kulegea, ugonjwa ambao unafahamika kwa kimombo kama ‘Sarcopenia’. Ugonjwa huo hulemaza uwezo wa mwanaume kuwajibikia majukumu ya kawaida hata kazi nyumbani baada […]
WAKATI Faith Thuo, 27, alipokuwa mjamzito alianza kupata maumivu kichwani, ujauzito wake ulipokuwa na miezi sita. Bi Thuo alimwona daktari wake wa uzazi akapewa tembe kadhaa lakini maumivu yale hayakutoweka ndiposa akalazwa. Vipimo tofauti mwilini mwake vilionyesha kuwa Bi Thuo alikuwa akiugua ugonjwa wa Kisukari unaotokana na ujauzito (gestational diabetes). “Hapo awali sikuwa na ugonjwa […]
WAKATI Faith Thuo, 27, alipokuwa mjamzito alianza kupata maumivu kichwani, ujauzito wake ulipokuwa na miezi sita. Bi Thuo alimwona daktari wake wa uzazi akapewa tembe kadhaa lakini maumivu yale hayakutoweka ndiposa akalazwa. Vipimo tofauti mwilini mwake vilionyesha kuwa Bi Thuo alikuwa akiugua ugonjwa wa Kisukari unaotokana na ujauzito (gestational diabetes). “Hapo awali sikuwa na ugonjwa […]