Cancer can produce many different symptoms, some subtle and some not at all subtle. Some symptoms develop early in the course of cancer and are…
Star GSM Communication in collaboration with The Gambia Protective Association and Global Electrical recently donated food items to Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH). The…
The thyroid is a small gland, measuring about 2 inches (5 centimeters) across, that lies just under the skin below the Adam’s apple in the…
Cholesterol and triglycerides are important fats (lipids) in the blood. Cholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes, brain and nerve cells, and bile, which…
Common causes include sprains and strains, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, a ruptured or herniated disk, fibromyalgia, and, in older people, spinal stenosis. Pain may be intermittent or…
In their effort to complement the efforts of the Gambia Government in their drive to revamp health sector in the country, BFoTG recently presented medical…
A stroke occurs when an artery to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures, resulting in death of an area of brain tissue (cerebral infraction) and…
The members of Sami Kantora Women’s Charitable Association (SKWCA) based in Kombo were recently sensitized in the crusade on drug related crimes as well as…
The aim of this column is to bring you the profiles of the giants in today’s Gambia and as a result, in this week’s edition…
In Seizure Disorders, the brain’s electrical activity is periodically disturbed, resulting in some degree of temporary brain dysfunction. Many people have unusual sensations just before…