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The Ministry of Health has gazetted the third batch of Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs) under the Tobacco Control Act, reaffirming the commitment to tobacco control and public health protection. The warnings, which feature approved pictures and pictogrammes, will be required on all tobacco product packaging. These new regulations will come into effect nine months from the date of publication. The intervention aims to increase public awareness of the serious health risks associated with tobacco use, deter tobacco consumption, particularly among the youth, and protect non-smokers and other vulnerable populations from the harms of second-hand smoke. In a statement, the Ministry of Health emphasised the importance of public participation in ensuring the successful implementation of the new regulations. The public has been urged to report instances of non-compliance, actively support awareness campaigns, and advocate for smoke-free environ...

READ MORE: Popular diet slashes dementia risk by a quarter even in your 70s Getting out and about on your bike in mid-life could massively slash your risk of dementia, a study of half-a-million Britons suggests. Experts found those who used cycling as their primary mode of transport cut their chances of developing any form of dementia by almost a fifth compared to those using more sedentary modes of transport such as cars, buses or trains. Active cyclists were also found to be 40 per cent less likely to develop young-onset dementia, a form of the memory robbing disorder that strikes the under 65s and which is on the rise in the UK. For dementia specially caused by Alzheimer's disease, cycling was found to reduce the risk by 22 per cent. The authors of the study, from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan , China , said cycling may be protecting the brain in multiple ways. Firstly, the physical effort of cycling b...

At 77 years old, Manasse Gakiga carries his years with quiet dignity, and unmatched endurance. When we found him at Kagarama Secondary School, where he works as a school nurse, Gakiga beamed with the energy and exuberance of a 40-year-old. The long-serving school nurse showed no signs of fatigue or exhaustion, despite having participated in a marathon just the day before. For a man his age, one might expect him to be at home nursing cramped legs. Instead, the veteran nurse was back at the Kicukiro-based school, in the dispensary where he regularly attends to sick students – a job he has done for over two decades. The father of four is not your average septuagenarian. While many of his peers are retired or dealing with age-related challenges, Gakiga continues to defy the odds, living each day on his own terms – running. On Sunday, June 8, Gakiga laced up his running shoes once again and participated in the Kigali International Peace Marathon, for the umpteenth time. ALSO READ: Photos ...

Let’s talk about something we’ve all noticed but rarely discuss: Pee that smells off. You know, those moments when you use the toilet and think, "Wait, did I eat something weird?" or "Is this normal or should I panic?" First, relax. Smelly urine doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Sometimes, it’s just your body reacting to food or dehydration. At other times, it could be a subtle nudge from your kidneys or bladder, saying, "Hey, something’s not right here." So, before you ignore it or start googling your way into an anxiety spiral, let’s break down the real reasons your pee might smell strange and when it’s time to see a doctor. YOU MIGHT LIKE: Why is my urine foamy? 1. You’re not drinking enough water When you don’t drink enough water, your urine becomes more concentrated. That means less water and more waste products (like urea, ammonia, and other chemicals your body is flushing out). The result? Pee that smells...

Ki Eun-se reveals her true feelings for her younger brother. In KBS2 'New Release Pyeon Restaurant' (hereinafter 'Pyeon Restaurant'), which will be broadcast on the 13th, Ki Eun-se will prepare a special home party with her brother, who is two years apart. The enormous home party dishes of Ki Eun-se and her three siblings, which are similar to cooking well, will stimulate viewers' mouths. In addition, Ki Eun-se's brother's heart, who cares about his younger brother more than anyone else, and the warm friendship of Ki Eun-se's brother and sister will be revealed, and it is expected to impress viewers. Ki Eun-se in the VCR, which will be released on the same day, asked her brother, who visited the house, to do things he couldn't do alone, such as moving a heavy table. My brother worked diligently without a word as h...

READ MORE: Eating specific type of bread linked to deadly colon cancer Young people should be on high alert for the signs of a deadly cancer that's rising in the under 50s, experts have warned—and it's not bowel cancer. Cases of appendix cancer in US 30-somethings have risen by a shocking 71 per cent over the last two decades, a recent study showed. The research, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, revealed millennials, aged between 29 and 44, are now the age group most likely to develop the cancer, which kills half of those with advanced disease within five years. The experts, from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, suggested the surge may be due to lifestyle factors like increasingly poor diets. But medical professionals and campaigners have previously warned the public to watch out for signs of the disease, which can be easily mistaken for benign digestive issues. Speaking in a TikTok video, Dr Ryan Ince ...

Ki Eun-se reveals her true feelings toward her younger brother. In KBS2 'New Release Pyeon Restaurant' (hereinafter 'Pyeon Restaurant'), which will be broadcast on the 13th, Ki Eun-se will prepare a special home party with her brother, who is two years apart. The enormous home party dishes of Ki Eun-se and her three siblings, which are similar to cooking well, will stimulate viewers' mouths. In addition, Ki Eun-se's brother's heart, who cares about his younger brother more than anyone else, and the warm friendship of Ki Eun-se's brother and sister will be revealed, and it is expected to impress viewers. Ki Eun-se in the VCR, which will be released on the same day, asked her brother, who visited the house, to do things he couldn't do alone, such as moving a heavy table. My brother worked diligently without a word a...