Adults at risk for diseases due to physical inactivity
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in…
Planetary Health Diet reduces early death and helps planet
The American Journal for Clinical Nutrition, in a recent study, found that individuals who most closely adhered to the Planetary Health Diet were at a…
Africa news roundup
June 16-22, 2024 Ghana NPP can’t deliver states NDC running mate During an engagement with female media professionals in Accra, the running mate of the…
Court declares bankruptcy of JetAir Caribbean
The Court of First Instance in Curaçao has declared bankruptcy for local carriers United Caribbean Airlines BV and JetAir Caribbean BV. JetAir was the sole…
Regional journalists complete human trafficking, youth crime workshop
Journalists from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, St Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago received specialized training on youth involvement in crime and trafficking in persons through…
Salty diet linked to eczema flares
Eating a diet high in sodium may increase the risk of developing atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, according to a study in JAMA Dermatology….
2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecasted most active in history
The Colorado State University’s (CSU) tropical meteorology project team has projected 23 storms, with 11 expected to intensify into hurricanes and five potentially reaching Category…
Africa news roundup
June 2-8, 2024 Ghana Electoral commission makes U-turn The Electoral Commission (EC) has reversed its initial directive to prevent political party agents from observing the…
Aerotel modernizes Jamaica’s airspace
Aeronautical Telecommunications Limited (Aerotel) is committed to maintaining its role as a pivotal support system for aeronautical navigation services within Jamaica’s airspace. As the company…
Peanut allergies lessened in children
Feeding kids peanuts early in childhood can drastically reduce their risk of developing a peanut allergy, a new clinical trial reports. Peanuts are one of…