People Who Dye Hair in Unnatural Shades Show Higher Rates of Depression
Michael Gwarisa Though it has become a popular fashion statement, especially among modern women, performers, and artists, new research shows that dyeing hair in unnatural shades could be a silent cry for help and a sign of underlying mental health struggles. The full study Blue Hair and the Blues: Dying Your Hair Unnatural Colours is
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Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
Own Correspondent The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The outbreak, first confirmed on 14 November 2025 in the South Ethiopia Region, was
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No Woman Dreams of Motherhood Born of Violence
By Maceline Mukwamba, Director, Adult Rape Clinic By the time a girl or woman gathers the courage to report rape, the clock has often already worked against her. Research in Zimbabwean communities finds that the majority of sexual abuse goes unreported, with cultural norms, fear of stigma, and protective attitudes toward perpetrators cited as major
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