13 Nutritious Rice Dishes for Shedding Pounds

Rice often gets a bad rap, but it doesn't deserve all the hate. While it's easy to think of rice as the enemy, it can actually offer some health benefits — especially when you choose brown or wild rice over white rice. Finding healthy rice recipes that you love can make this versatile grain a regular part of your healthy eating routine. The benefits of rice vary depending on the type. Brown rice and wild rice both offer about 1.5 grams of fiber per 1/2 cup, while white rice have almost none. Wild rice is also lower in…

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Due to what it calls difficult "operating conditions," Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Eritrea effective Monday, in another major development in the Horn of Africa region, which has been gripped by instability. Ethiopia's national airline will stop flying to Eritrea, adding that the…

BMI vs. Body Fat Percentage: Understanding the Distinction

When it comes to tracking weight loss and overall health, two metrics often come into play: body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage. Both are often mentioned in fitness and health circles, but they measure different aspects of your body composition, which can lead to confusion about which is most important to your weight loss goals. Understanding the difference between these two metrics can help you make more informed decisions about your health and fitness journey. What is Body Mass Index…

Congo welcomes 1st mpox vaccine batch: Is it

The first shipment of mpox vaccine arrived in the Congolese capital on Thursday, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency. The European Union, through its emergency center HERA, donated 100,000 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine, produced by Danish Bavarian Nordic. Another 100,000 doses are expected to arrive on Saturday, according to Congolese authorities. UNICEF will monitor the vaccination campaign in the hardest-hit provinces,…

20 Foods That Increase Your Sexual Stamina and Sex Drive

Let's be honest: when it comes to sex, most people wouldn't mind a little extra boost in both their sex drive and stamina. Whether you're with a long-term partner or a new flame, lasting longer in the bedroom and keeping things exciting are goals most of us can get behind. The good news? There are actually foods that can increase your sex drive and sexual stamina. The good news is that you don't need to go all night to please your partner. Research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine shows that most couples spend…

UN investigators urge impartial force as Sudan war

U.N.-backed human rights investigators called Friday for the establishment of an "independent and impartial force" to safeguard civilians in Sudan, condemning both warring sides for war crimes such as murder, mutilation and torture. They also warned that foreign governments supplying arms or financial support could be complicit. In their first report since being formed by the U.N.'s main human rights body last October, the fact-finding team further accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and…