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Recommended by the  World Health Organization , sugar-sweetened beverage taxes have become an attractive policy to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). However, in contexts where water safety and security are equally important issues, there is an imperative need to simultaneously promote water sanitation and access policies to ensure the benefits of a soda tax don’t dry up.  Soda consumption is often  high  in countries where access to free drinking water is limited. For over half the global population,  water insecurity  is a daily reality, and so too is the  double burden of malnutrition . In 2015, more than 660 million people still lacked access to clean water, most notably in rural areas and in Sub-Saharan Africa. Even for those who have access to water, service is often inadequate or unsustainable, and water from an improved source can still be unsafe to drink.  Additionally, in sub-Saharan Africa, 28% of childr...

I don’t know about you, but I am still in that weird part of the dawning year where writing the date seems like I am playing main stage in a Hollywood ‘sci-fi’ movie. Where the four numbers of 2 – 0 – 1 – 7 seem more of something I would associate with flying cars and robot servants, than the ‘here and now’. But strange as it may seem we are well into the New Year and as the pace of the world reflects the pace of passing time, I can’t help but wonder if we actually do live in the future. So to speak. We now call for a cab via west coast America using a democratized application on a globally connected device no bigger than our palm, manufactured on another continent and possessing the technological potency we could never have even dreamt of just a decade ago – linked to another billion similar devices through millions of miles of fibre-optics spanning the entire planet. We conduct our banking without ever setting foot near a bank, or smelling the delicious odour of dollar bi...

More and more today the world is looking to avocados as the next wholesome nutritious food replacement. Originating in Mexico and Central America it can now be found in many other countries like Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, India, china, Japan, Peru and the list goes on. Avocado Ranging from being able to cure certain cancer diseases to the ideal food energy source for body builders, this remarkable fruit is fast gaining the popularity it so aptly deserves. A little known fact about the avocado is that, when the avocado fruit is mixed into salads, it aids in the absorption of all the other nutrients the salad may have in a more efficient way. When a comparison is made with other fruits the avocado wins all the time, as the fruit that is better able to allow the nutrients to be absorbed and also for its high content of many different nutrients. The avocado is also considered a “meaty” fruit as the creamy like texture is rich and quite adequately makes for a good mea...

It is not unusual for you to experience a burning pain and uneasiness in you lower abdomen and urinary tract. This could at times be frequent and with  drops of urine at a time. This occurrence is commonly called urinary tract infection. UTI. This presentation is not limited to these symptoms and could vary depending  on the cause. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than men are. Infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys. Doctors typically treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics. But you can take steps to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place. Lower UTIs are common and aren’t usually a cause for major concern. Upper UTIs can be serious if le...