Health

The sun feels harmless most days. It warms your skin, lifts your mood, and in many cultures a tan or…

Walk into any pharmacy or market stall, from Accra to Manila, and you will find shelves packed with creams that…

Most of us have heard some version of this warning from a parent, a neighbour, or a health page online:…

Bitter kola is one of the most widely chewed nuts across Africa and parts of Asia, known for its sharp,…

Across Accra, Nairobi, Manila, Mumbai, and countless other cities, morning routines often start the same way: something goes into an…

Your body rarely runs low on a mineral without saying something about it. Long before a blood test confirms a…

Ageing gracefully in Japan looks nothing like the slow decline many people expect from old age. Instead, some of the…

Why your 30s matter for long-term health Most people in their 30s feel strong and energetic. However, health experts warn…

The word “detox” gets used in two very different ways, and mixing them up causes a lot of confusion. This…

Honey has been used as food and medicine for thousands of years, in Africa, Asia, Europe, and everywhere in between.…