Brain drain: Bane to Africa's potential

No one can begrudge any young person for wanting to gain new skills and further their employment prospects in foreign lands.

By Dr Alfred Murage 3 years ago

Take a little food and you will live longer

Eating defines many aspects of our health status. That is why you hear of so many catchphrases associated with food. ‘You are what you eat’ is one such common phrase. In its simplest interpretation, it implies a negative association of poor eating habits with health.

By Alfred Murage 9 years ago

Pregnant and caught in the midst of terror

The devastation of last weekend’s events is still fresh in our minds. This column commiserates with all those who lost loved ones and wishes speedy recovery to those still nursing both physical and psychological trauma.

By ALFRED MURAGE 12 years ago

Symptoms you should never ignore

About 80 per cent of pregnancies are usually uncomplicated, while the other 20 per cent may encounter serious problems requiring special attention.

By Alfred Murage 12 years ago

Are you safe with that tattoo?

Tattoos, in other words body art, are more common than ever before. Walking along the city streets exposes you to a barrage of tattooed Nairobians keen to show off their body artwork. Some will even risk indecent exposure to give a glance of tattooing in some unimaginable places! And more tattoo studios are coming up by the day.

By By DR ALFRED MURAGE 12 years ago

Triggers of low back pain

Low back pain is a common ailment. The pain will often only affect the lower back, but it may also be felt down the front, side, or back of your leg. Most women will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. But should women experiencing low back pains visit gynaecologists or another specialist in the first instance?

By By DR ALFRED MURAGE 12 years ago

When Sex is Too Painful

Involuntary tightening of the muscles around the vagina is referred to as vaginismus. There is usually no physical cause.

By Dr.Alfred Murage 12 years ago

How about designer vaginas…

There has been a rising trend in surgical requests for ‘designer vaginas’ more akin to cosmetic breast surgery.

By -DR ALFRED MURAGE 12 years ago

Pre-marital health screening

Almost all couples in advanced stages of tying the knot attend several sessions of pre-marital counselling. There are even pre-nuptial legal agreements tied to material possessions pre-dating the marriage for some. But how many engage in pre-marital health screening? This should be considered of equal importance to all other pre-marital rituals, and should never be missed.

By DR ALFRED MURAGE 12 years ago