Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, cancer, and death, studies show

Written by Corrie Pelc on September 6, 2022 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Prior research has shown that poor diet may be associated with 1 in 5 deaths globally. Recently, researchers at Tufts University found that a diet high in ultra-processed foods puts a person at greater risk for developing colorectal cancer.  Another…

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What Inspired Dr Ian Clarke to Settle in Uganda.

Today in our special series “Senior Citizens” we bring you Dr Ian Clarke a physician, missionary, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and politician in Uganda. He has been mayor of Makindye Division, one of the five administrative units of the Kampala Capital City Authority. Ian Clarke was born 1952 (age 69–70)South Armagh, Northern IrelandHe is a British and…

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KCCA partners with ATC to Install Smart Poles.

By PCA/KCCA ATC Uganda has boosted the Kampala Capital City Authority’s ambitious plan to give the city smart look. The smart streetlight initiative being implemented by ATC Uganda, is providing the city with smart poles equipped with LED lights and telecom infrastructure for connectivity. The smart poles will mark a futuristic upgrade of street infrastructure…

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Cost of living crisis: what governments around the world are doing to help

By Sam Jones Follow us on all social media “HICGI News Agency” From cancelling student loan debt to raising minimum wage, different strategies aim to reduce effects of soaring prices The Covid pandemic, soaring food and fuel prices, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have dealt a triple blow to people around the world. Here is…

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William Ruto’s meteoric rise to become Kenya’s fifth President

For Dr William Ruto, to end up as the fifth President of Kenya would be a fairy tale come true, beating the odds and defining a scheming mind never analysed objectively. After battling for space in Kanu since 1992, the desire to become President gripped him in 2007. He instead went to the International Criminal Court…

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Two witchdoctors arrested over child sacrifice in Mbale

By Yahudu Kitunzi – Follow HICGI News Agency on all social media Police in Mbale City have arrested two witchdoctors who confessed involvement in the sacrifice of a five-year old boy who disappeared three weeks ago. With some parts missing, the body of Rajibu Nasamba was Wednesday evening found buried in a sugarcane plantation along Kabwagasi Road in…

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Floppy disks in Japan: Minister declares war on old-fashioned technology

By James FitzGerald Follow us HICGI News Agency on all social media Japan’s digital minister has “declared war” on floppy disks and other retro tech used by the country’s bureaucrats. Around 1,900 government procedures still require businesses to use the storage devices, plus CDs and mini-discs, Taro Kono said. He said regulations would be updated to…

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