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PATRRICK Musana, the father of Cole, who is in P.6, says his son was diagnosed with long-sightedness at the age of eight. Cole used to complain of headache after school. Later when a test was done, the results revealed that one of his eyes was almost blind and spectacles were prescribed to correct the defect. More...
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One in five children has an unidentified problem
ONE in five school age children has problems with their sight which have not been identified. The Royal National Institute for the Blind has called on parents to book eye tests for their children so that defects can be corrected. More...
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Protect your child's sight
NO doubt, eyesight is one of the most valuable gifts creation gave to mankind. We all love to see things that are pleasing to the eye, but do you ever think about the many times you have engaged in activities that could ruin our eyesight? More...
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When did you introduce shoes?
JEREMIAH started wearing shoes at two months. His mother, Lucy Ungyera, says his first pair was booties with cotton cloth just enough to fit his little feet. At three months, she bought him shoes with a rubber sole and would wear them on immunization days and church. More...
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I have a swelling inside my mouth
It is normal to be concerned about the pimple. Some people develop painless warts around the lips. However if it is big and still growing, and makes you feel quite comfortable, an oral surgeon can perform a minor operation to remove it. More...
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I hate medical workers
I am sorry for what you went through. It is normal for you to feel that way after facing such a tragic loss. But you cannot develop hatred for all medical personnel because of that experience. More...
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HIV with Dr Watiti
CONGRATULATIONS on overcoming denial and anger and accepting that you are living with HIV. By choosing to live positively while protecting yourself and others from being infected, you are practicing positive health dignity and prevention. More...
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Consult the doctor
FANSIDAR is one of the antimalarials that have been in use for a while now and because of this reason, many people have been repeatedly exposed to it. Repeated exposure to and irrational use of medicines eventually results into drug resistance. More...
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| Swimming- More than just fun |
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HAVE you considered giving swimming a try? Well, fitness experts say it has tremendous benefits. It is a moderate alternative for aerobics because it helps circulate oxygen to the heart and lungs, says Remmy Ssekamwa, a fitness trainer. More...
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Exercising at work is as easy as
SITTING at your desk all day can be quite limiting. However, if you are comfortable doing squats, dips and hammer jug curls (bicep exercises) while at your desk, you can squeeze in brief workouts. More...
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| Jane Walukhu: My favourite box of tricks |
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JANE Walukhu, a beautician and proprietor of Salon La Trends, Nakawa, reveals her beauty secret behind her nails. Agnes Kyotalengerire writes: Walukhu says nails are a mirror of personality. More...
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| Fishy smell in women may cause premature Births |
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GETRUDE had been married for barely three years when her husband started acting up. He would return home drunk every night and order her out of the house shouting that she smelt like fish. However much she bathed, she always had the foul smell. More...
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Medical matters
PEOPLE with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers in Japan carried out a study that involved 135 elderly participants who had their blood sugar levels checked several times at the start of the study. More...
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