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Is it really winter if you haven’t caught a cold? There are at least 200 different viruses that can cause upper respiratory tract infections, including the common cold. So it’s no wonder that people often wake up with the telltale signs of a cold.
Written by Christine Giordano, MD
Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoIf you’re noticing that your eyes look bloodshot, you may be wondering what’s causing your eyes to look red. Swollen and inflamed blood vessels on the surface of the eye can result in eye redness. And there are many other reasons your eyes might look bloodshot.
Written by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Reviewed by Nishika Reddy, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoInterest in purchasing organic food has steadily increased in the U.S. since 2012. This market reached an all-time high in 2021, surpassing $63 billion dollars for the year, according to the Organic Trade Association.
Written by Lindsay Boyers, CHNC
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoActing President and Minister of Health & Childcare Ret. General Constantine Chiwenga received recently returned Interventional Cardiologists today. Drs Gambahaya and Chipamaunge are based at Trauma Center Hospital Borrowdale. They are the first in their field in Zimbabwe. Kudos!
More InfoEarly in the morning when the clouds are smudged with pink, the dawn chorus fills Zimbabwe’s cool air – robins and flycatchers, and the koo-ku-ing of red-eyed Doves. As the sun lights the horizon a pair of mousebirds take up position at the top of a bush, long tails wet with dew, faces turned towards the sun waiting to catch the first warming rays.
By Cathy Buckle
Source: Moneyweb
More InfoDo you ever feel like you can predict the weather based on how your joints feel? If so, you aren’t alone. Arthritis — a general term for joint inflammation — is common. It affects 1 out of 4 Americans. And rainy or cold days can definitely affect how your joints feel when you have it.
Written by Samantha C. Shapiro, MD
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoCAP is what most people think of when they hear the term “pneumonia.” The “community-acquired” bit sets it apart from the types of pneumonia people come down with when they’re in a healthcare setting.
Written by Shiv Sudhakar, MD
Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoAccording to the American Migraine Foundation, an estimated 1 in 5 women and 1 in 11 men experience migraines. This disabling headache disorder can be difficult to treat.
Written by Mandy Armitage, MD
Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoDr. Vivek Solanki: Creating Legacy in Health Care.
More InfoNearly 12% of the population, including children, suffers from migraine headaches. Because the symptoms vary from person to person, it’s can be difficult to find the right approach for preventing a migraine and stopping it once it’s started.
Written by Elizabeth Beasley
Reviewed by William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS
Source: Healthgrades
More InfoDiabetes affects over 30 million people in the U.S., with most having Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Because it takes time for noticeable symptoms to develop in your body, you can have prediabetes or T2D for some time without knowing it. But, it’s possible to prevent and even reverse T2D with lifestyle changes.
Written by Jewels Doskicz, RN, BA
Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoYou just got done working the late shift and have to be up early tomorrow morning. But you just can’t seem to fall asleep. And this isn’t the first time your work schedule has interfered with your sleep schedule. You’ve thought about taking over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids or calling your healthcare provider about prescription sleep aids.
Written by Elizabeth Cambria, PharmD
Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoThe second republic engagement and re-engagement agenda continues to bare fruit with more countries said to open embassies in Zimbabwe in a development expected to boost the political and economic ties with the international community. With Serbia hoping to open an embassy in Harare in the next few months Zimbabwe and Serbia are looking for ways of enhancing bilateral relations that promote economic cooperation between the two countries. Serbia's Honorary Consul to Zimbabwe Dr. Vivek Solanki believes there is room for a wider scope of cooperation between the two countries.
Source: ZBC News
More InfoWhen we get the stomach rumbles or the hankering to reach for a snack once the sun goes down, we often view it as a bad thing. Snacking has never had a good reputation, but its reputation is even worse when it occurs later in the evening. There are even certain diets, like intermittent fasting, that recommend that you stop eating by a certain time.
Written by Lauren Armstrong, RDN
Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoAn estimated 47% of U.S. adults have hypertension, also called high blood pressure. Hypertension can raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. Since it usually does not cause symptoms until problems arise, it is often called the “silent killer.”
Written by Sarah A. Samaan, MD
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoMany countries around the world are still monitoring the new omicron XE variant, which emerged in the U.K. amid a surge of new COVID-19 cases. So far there is not enough evidence to conclude transmissibility, severity, or vaccine effectiveness, but should Africa take action before the new variant strikes? Medical experts Dr. Hannah-Lisa Tetteh in Ghana, Dr. Vivek Solanki in Zimbabwe, and Dr. Uyilawal Okhuaihesuyi from Delta State in Nigeria discuss what course of action Africa should consider.
Source: Newzroom Afrika
More InfoHaving a bad taste in the mouth now and then is normal. A bad taste usually goes away on its own or after flossing. However, if a bad taste persists, it could be a symptom of a medical condition. This article highlights some potential causes of a bad taste in the mouth and discusses its related symptoms and treatments.
Written by Dan Amankwah and Susan McBratney, PhD
Reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI
Source: Healthgrades
More InfoCovid-19 subvariant BA.2 is reportedly spreading rapidly in countries like the United States, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Some experts say a few cases of the new variant, which is a sublineage of Omicron, have been detected in South Africa.
Medical expert Dr. Vivek Solanki elaborates
Source: Newzroom Afrika
More InfoHaving sore nipples can be painful and distracting. There are many reasons why your nipples might feel sore, and most are not cause for concern. But rarely breast or nipple pain can be one of the signs of breast cancer.
Written by Christina Palmer, MD
Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoThere are about 1 million cases of shingles each year in the U.S. Shingles is so common that about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. will get it in their lifetime. Shingles is a painful rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV is the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Written by Tiffany Chioma Anaebere, MD
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoThe World Health Organization is trying to prevent the Third World from getting vaccinated with a third vaccine year summary.
Dr. Vivek Solanki
Your immune system is always at work, acting as your daily defense against germs, bacteria, and viruses. Some conditions like HIV affect your immune system directly, while certain treatments for diseases like cancer can weaken your immunity. In all cases, adding these key foods and food groups to your diet can help improve your immune system or minimize side effects related to it.
Written by Marijke Vroomen Durning, RN
Reviewed by William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS
Source: Healthgrades
More InfoAn estimated 41% of Americans don’t get enough vitamin D. This is a concern because vitamin D is important to bone health. Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to consequences like osteoporosis in adults and rickets in children.
Written by Sharon Orrange, MD, MPH
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoProtein is a macronutrient found in every cell in our body. It helps build our bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. At a minimum, we need 0.8 g of protein per each kg of body weight per day. But this can vary depending on age, sex, and activity levels.
Written by Lauren Armstrong, RDN
Reviewed by Aunna Pourang, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoLeg cramps at night — officially known as nocturnal leg cramps — are a common cause of leg pain that can disrupt sleep. They’re also commonly known as a charley horse or muscle spasm, and they’re reported to happen in about half of all adults over 50 years.
Written by Sharon Orrange, MD, MHS
Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoPicking out your first pair of reading glasses isn’t a milestone most people look forward to. But, like taking the test for your driver’s license or figuring out how to file your tax return, presbyopia is something most of us have to face eventually.
Written by Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP
Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoAn estimated 35% of Americans have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, hallmark symptoms of insomnia. That’s a large number of sleepy people in our midst and on our highways across the country.
Written by Ana Gascon Ivey
Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoPollen is the most common trigger for spring allergies. If you’re a spring allergy sufferer, inhaling your allergy triggers puts your body’s defense system on alert. Once it detects the pollen, your immune system interprets it as dangerous and, in response, sends antibodies to attack it.
Written by Allison Firestone
Reviewed by William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS
Source: Healthgrades
More InfoFoods play a powerful role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease—and slowing the progression of existing heart disease. If you’ve been watching what you eat to boost your heart health or reduce your waistline, you might be surprised to hear that you can incorporate cheese into a heart-healthy diet.
Written by Elizabeth Hanes, RN
Reviewed by William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS
Source: Healthgrades
More InfoDr. Vivek Solanki: Zimbabwe COVID-19 numbers are climbing but they have leveled off.
Source: Newzroom Afrika
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