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HEALTH PROMOTION : The Myth of Moderate Drinking Busted: No Level of Alcohol is Safe
June 16, 2026 We've always been told that a little drink here and there is harmless, even good for us. But a new study says otherwise. Discover what ithe study found and why it matters for Africans. [Read more]

PRIMARY CARE : The Genetics of Dementia in African Populations
June 09, 2026 Worried dementia runs in your family? Learn whether and how dementia is hereditary, and how Africans family members of people with dementia can check their risk for the disease. Speak to a doctor today. [Read more]

EDUCATION AND HEALTH : Education Affects Healthcare Access and Preventable Deaths, Study Shows
June 03, 2026 A major study shows widening gaps in healthcare access and preventable deaths based on education level. Learn what this means and its public health implications. [Read more]

PRIMARY CARE : Pinched Nerve in the Neck: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
May 25, 2026 Learn the symptoms, causes, treatments, and red flags of a pinched nerve in the neck. Clear guide for recognising cervical radiculopathy and when to seek care. [Read more]

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• MENTAL HEALTH: Mental Health Now Leads Global Disability: Africa, Take Note

  June 17, 2026 :According to a recent study, mental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide. Learn key findings, causes, and what this means for Africa’s health systems and communities. [Read more]

• BRAIN HEALTH: Quitting Smoking Lowers Dementia Risk (But There Is a Catch)

  June 16, 2026 :A new study shows that quitting smoking may lower your odds for dementia, with a xarch. Learn what this means and why it matters for Africans. [Read more]

• BRAIN HEALTH: What You Eat Influences Your Brain Health, Study Finds

  June 10, 2026 :A study involving more than 159,000 adults found that healthy eating patterns, particularly the DASH diet, were linked to better thinking, learning, deciding, etc. (i.e., cognitive functions) and a lower risk of memory decline, especially during midlife. [Read more]

• CHILD HEALTH: Pretend Play Boosts Child Development, Study Says

  June 09, 2026 :A new study suggests that pretend play aids better child and mental health development. Explore what this means for African children.  [Read more]