Study: Eye scans can detect kidney health, monitor disease progression

Experts say that the technology is capable of supporting early diagnosis, as the current screening tests cannot detect the condition unless half of the kidney is lost.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 1 year ago

Five steps to a healthier year

The following small yet meaningful changes can have a big impact on your well-being.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 1 year ago

Tips for success in mindful eating

Mindful eating means being fully aware of how and what we eat. It is a component of a holistic "new start," which includes exercise, water intake, nutrition and self-discipline.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 1 year ago

Eating by the clock has significant health benefits, study finds

Eating within a ten-hour window has been linked to increased energy, improved mood and decreased hunger.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 1 year ago

Respiratory infections: Dissecting the world's fourth cause of death

Lower respiratory infections persist as the fourth leading cause of global deaths, according to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

3 tips to keep your eyes healthy

How can you take better care of your eyes? We got a specialist to take us through a few steps.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

Taking care of you: Mental well-being in a constantly changing world

Personal and family stressors like illness or financial hardship always seem to follow and if individuals or family members do not find ways to cope, it can lead to long-term stress.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

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Kidney transplants: Eight common questions answered

Do you ever wonder why one would need a transplant and what might lead to the entire procedure?

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

Heart smart: What you need to know about heart attacks

A heart attack happens when the flow of blood that brings oxygen to a part of your heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked, according to the US US National Institutes of Health.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

Know your breasts: How to separate myth from fact

Cervical cancer and breast cancer share similarities in terms of well-developed screening programmes. Screening can detect problems years before they become cancer.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

Hypertension: Silent illness affects 1 in 3

Between 1990 and 2019, the number of people with hypertension doubled from 650 million to an astounding 1.3 billion.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

Do you have an eating disorder?

There is a widespread misconception that eating disorders are lifestyle choices, but eating disorders are serious, biologically influenced medical illnesses.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

Dementia: Dispeling the myths, embracing the realities

Dementia is an umbrella term for several diseases affecting memory, other cognitive abilities and behaviour that interfere significantly with a person's ability to maintain daily living.

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

Understanding childhood anxiety

Dr Michael Mbiriri, a clinical psychologist, defines anxiety as "that excessive fear that something bad might happen."

By Rayaan Mukhtar 2 years ago

Why Uhuru’s term may last longer

The haggling over replacement of electoral commissioners has raised doubts about the country‘s preparedness to conduct a General Election.

By DAVID OHITO and ALEX NDEGWA 9 years ago