Wyclif looked destined to become an Aids orphan. His mother Deborah was sick during her pregnancy and had to give up her job at a local school. She and her husband feared they would not live to bring up the new baby, who would then be dependent on the kindness and limited financial means of relatives, if he was lucky. Many Aids orphans, as those who have lost one or both parents are known, live a brutal life on the streets.
“I know my health status,” Deborah told the Guardian five years ago.
THURSDAY, September 16 () — Compared to their clear-skinned peers, teens who have bad acne are more than twice as likely to have mental health problems and are at greater risk of having suicidal thoughts, according to a new study of Norwegian youth.
Nearly all teenagers have some pimples, and up to one in five will develop a moderate to severe case of acne.
A bad complexion can be psychologically devastating at “a critical point in human development where self-image and confidence [are] being established,” says Jerry Tan, MD, a dermatologist at the University of Western Ontario, in Canada.
“There are hidden consequences to acne—particularly severe acne,” says Dr. Tan, who wa
Melinda Gates doesn’t so much enter the room as take it by storm. She’s 10 minutes late for our interview which, for someone who is known for her passion for efficiency, must be redressed.
You have to love the health benefits of this amazing fruit.
With Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashana) around the corner, certain traditional foods are expected to appear at the table. There are many different recipes, but there are several which are universal, including honey cake (try out this amazing recipe) and certain fruits. One of these fruits, originating in the Middle East, is the pomegranate.
I have eaten pomegranate around New Year since childhood. It is only recently, however, that I realised that apart from being a traditional fruit, it is also extremely beneficial to your health.
