Introduction. Walk into any supermarket cleaning aisle and you will see shelves filled with brightly colored bottles promising sparkling floors, fresh air, and germ-free surfaces. But behind the pleasant scents and shiny packaging, many cleaning products contain harsh chemicals. These chemicals may clean effectively, but they can also irritate the skin, affect breathing, and pollute […]
How to reduce stress.
Introducton. Stress often feels like a heavy weight on the mind. Deadlines, responsibilities, and unexpected problems can make life feel chaotic. Many people think stress comes only from having too much to do. But sometimes, stress comes from having no structure. When days are unplanned and disorganized, the mind struggles to keep up. Decisions become […]
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE GARDEN BY PLANTING MORE THAN PLANTS.
Introduction. Planting seeds it may looks small and ordinary in your hand. Dry. Silent. Almost lifeless. But when placed in soil, watered, and given sunlight, it slowly transforms into something alive. Leaves unfold. Roots stretch downward. Growth begins quietly.Sustainable gardening is not only about growing food or flowers. It is about rebuilding our relationship with […]
Building a Eco-Friendly Kitchens.
Introduction. The kitchen is often called the heart of the home. It is where meals are prepared, conversations happen, and families gather at the end of long days. But beyond warmth and comfort, the kitchen is also one of the most resource-intensive spaces in any household.Water flows constantly from taps. Refrigerators run day and night. […]
Water Conservation at Home.
Introduction. Water sustains life, yet it is often used without much thought. Turning on a tap feels effortless, and clean water appears instantly. However, this convenience hides the complex systems required to treat and distribute water. As populations grow and climate patterns shift, conserving water becomes increasingly important. Households play a significant role in water […]
WHO Launches $1 Billion Appeal Amid Funding Shortfalls and Widening Gaps in Healthcare Access
UNITED NATIONS, February 6 (IPS) – On February 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its 2026 global appeal to help millions of people living in protracted conflicts and humanitarian crises access lifesaving healthcare. Following a trend of sharply declining international funding, the agency warns that it is becoming increasingly difficult to respond to emerging health threats, […]
Preventive cholera vaccination resumes as global supply reaches critical milestone
Global cholera vaccine supply has now increased to a level sufficient to allow the resumption of life-saving preventive campaigns for the first time in over three years, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today. Mozambique is the first country to restart preventive vaccination, following the halt in 2022 caused […]
Courts are playing a growing role in ending female genital mutilation, new research finds
When perpetrators are taken to court, that is important,” says Catherine Mootian, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Kenya and director of AfyAfrica – an NGO working to end the practice. “But what happens to the girl who was cut? Who supports her healing, her education, her future?” For millions of women and girls, banning […]
Health officials say no evidence of mystery brain illness in New Brunswick
A report by Canadian officials has found no evidence of a new disease after hundreds of reports of neurological symptoms led to claims of a mystery brain condition. The results of the investigation by New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Officer of Health add to a growing body of research that suggests patients may have diagnosable illnesses […]