Rayaan Mukhtar

Understanding childhood anxiety

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-10-08 16:56:41

Dr Michael Mbiriri, a clinical psychologist, defines anxiety as “that excessive fear that something bad might happen.”

Dementia: Dispeling the myths, embracing the realities

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-10-15 14:34:51

Dementia is an umbrella term for several diseases affecting memory, other cognitive abilities and behaviour that interfere significantly with a person’s ability to maintain daily living.

Do you have an eating disorder?

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-10-22 19:22:32

There is a widespread misconception that eating disorders are lifestyle choices, but eating disorders are serious, biologically influenced medical illnesses.

Hypertension: Silent illness affects 1 in 3

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-10-30 21:14:45

Between 1990 and 2019, the number of people with hypertension doubled from 650 million to an astounding 1.3 billion.

Know your breasts: How to separate myth from fact

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-10-30 21:11:39

Cervical cancer and breast cancer share similarities in terms of well-developed screening programmes. Screening can detect problems years before they become cancer.

Heart smart: What you need to know about heart attacks

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-11-05 23:41:42

A heart attack happens when the flow of blood that brings oxygen to a part of your heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked, according to the US US National Institutes of Health.

Kidney transplants: Eight common questions answered

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-11-13 19:15:19

Do you ever wonder why one would need a transplant and what might lead to the entire procedure? 

Taking care of you: Mental well-being in a constantly changing world

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-11-25 23:19:49

Personal and family stressors like illness or financial hardship always seem to follow and if individuals or family members do not find ways to cope, it can lead to long-term stress.

3 tips to keep your eyes healthy

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-12-10 12:01:30

How can you take better care of your eyes? We got a specialist to take us through a few steps.

Respiratory infections: Dissecting the world's fourth cause of death

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2023-12-18 12:15:17

Lower respiratory infections persist as the fourth leading cause of global deaths, according to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Tips for success in mindful eating

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2024-01-07 11:22:30

Mindful eating means being fully aware of how and what we eat. It is a component of a holistic “new start,” which includes exercise, water intake, nutrition and self-discipline.

Eating by the clock has significant health benefits, study finds

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2024-01-07 11:26:17

Eating within a ten-hour window has been linked to increased energy, improved mood and decreased hunger.

Study: Eye scans can detect kidney health, monitor disease progression

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2024-01-14 14:07:06

Experts say that the technology is capable of supporting early diagnosis, as the current screening tests cannot detect the condition unless half of the kidney is lost.

Five steps to a healthier year

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2024-01-14 14:38:32

The following small yet meaningful changes can have a big impact on your well-being.

WHO issues guidelines for use of AI technology in healthcare

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2024-02-11 16:19:59

WHO is releasing new guidelines on the ethics and governance of large multi-modal models (LMMs), a rapidly developing generative AI technology with applications in the healthcare industry.

Study confirms health risks associated with ultra-processed foods, snacks

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2024-03-10 09:02:23

Studies have found a direct correlation between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and several health problems, such as cancer, death and different disorders.

Study confirms health risks associated with ultra-processed foods

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2024-03-14 13:39:24

Studies have found a direct correlation between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and several health problems, such as cancer, death and different disorders

Pick community-based mental health care over institutional care, WHO says

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2024-03-17 17:54:13

The goal of this shift is to guarantee that mental health services are equal, accessible and stigma-free so that those who are impacted can live fulfilling lives.

Prevent dental problems with these tips

By Rayaan Mukhtar   2024-03-25 19:04:28

Oral health professionals recommend using dental floss, a special thin soft thread, to clean in-between where the brush cannot reach.