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The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has said that it is struggling with many cases of patients in need of heart-related surgeries. The institute said these cases have piled up over time amidst limited resources and supplies. As the country joined the world to mark International Heart Day, Dr. John Omangino, the Executive Director of the institute expressed his concern. He ...

Ugandan legendary musical artiste Hajjat Stecia Mayanja was attacked by a strange disease last month. She was admitted to Nakasero Hospital where the doctors first put her in intensive care unit for several days as they closely watched her health condition. It was a Saturday evening when she started complaining of headache, abdominal complications and general body weakness. She was ...

If beet juice isn’t a regular part of your diet, it should be! Beets contain phytonutrients called betalains, which have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification effects.  Check also: 8 foods That Helps Keep Your Skin Looking Young And Beautiful These colourful vegetables also contain powerful nutrients that protect against heart disease, birth defects, and even certain cancers! Here are ...

The number of people with high blood pressure has almost doubled in 40 years to over 1.1 billion worldwide, scientists said on Wednesday, with the burden of the condition shifting from the rich to the poor. Check also:  Drinking Alcohol Is Directly Linked To This Dangerous Disease In the largest study of its kind analyzing blood pressure in every nation ...