Premium

Why scrolling in the loo is harming your health

Most people tend to spend a lot of time in the bathroom, a habit many struggle to break, especially when at the comfort of their home.

By Noel Nabiswa 3 months ago

Study links processed foods to higher risk of memory decline

Healthy eating patterns may lower the risk of cognitive decline in old age by up to 40%, while processed and sugary foods can accelerate memory loss and brain aging.

By Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

Premium

Vincent Machuka: City dweller minting profits from dog business

This is the story of 35-year-old Vincent Machuka, a dog breeder, trainer and also the owner of K9 Machuka Fly Dog security agency.

By Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

Chronic kidney disease stalls youth's dreams, but not his hope

Endless dialysis sessions, restricted diets, fluctuating blood pressure, and a loss of appetite became part of John Nalianya's daily routine.

By Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

Breaking the spell: Fighting myths that hinder epilepsy treatment

For many communities, epilepsy is still wrongly believed to be the result of curses, witchcraft or demonic possession.

By Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

Climate: Experts call on countries to invest in early warning signs

Mohamed Abdi Ware, noted that the Greater Horn of Africa continues to experience the climate crisis manifest in droughts, sudden floods, and unpredictable rainfall patterns.

By Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

Struggling to sleep? Your gut could be the reason

But for scientists, your gut microbes could be causing insomnia, according to a new study from China

By Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

Experts push for menopause policy and affordable care

Health experts are calling on the government to develop a clear policy framework on menopause, including affordable hormone replacement therapy.

By Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago

Nairobi hosts world's top digital knowledge contributors

Nairobi hosts global volunteers and experts for Wikimania 2025, sharing projects and ideas that shape Wikipedia, Wikimedia projects and the future of open knowledge online.

By Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago

Why your knees hurt and how to keep them strong for life ahead

As we age, the cartilage that cushions the joints wears down and thins while the ligaments connecting bone and muscle become less elastic.

By Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago

Reducing air pollution speeding up global warming climate crisis

Scientists have found that most of the acceleration in warming observed since 2010 was likely due to efforts against air pollution in East Asia.

By Noel Nabiswa 5 months ago

Iron deficiency: Health crisis mostly affecting women and children

Iron deficiency, particularly when it progresses to anaemia, can have serious health implications

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

Legal practitioners urged to put their health status first

The medical insurance plan offers inpatient cover of Sh500,000 to Sh10 million per family, with free maternity, dental, and optical services.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

New research finds early Alzheimer's may make some people more social

People showing early signs of Alzheimer's, such as slight changes in thinking and memory, may actually become more sociable, drawing closer to family and friends for support in daily life.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

Snacking on almonds daily can help cut cholesterol, study

Consuming 50 grams of almonds, roughly 45 nuts, each day may help improve cholesterol levels and deliver a variety of metabolic health benefits.

By Noel Nabiswa 6 months ago

How families are rising above clubfoot stigma

Imagine the heartbreak of knowing that your own mother, the very person who gave you life, once attempted to end it.

By Noel Nabiswa 7 months ago

The sugar trap: How diet and fasting could reverse Type 2 diabetes

When your body can no longer produce enough insulin to keep up, medications step in. At first, one drug may be enough-but over time, more are needed, and doses increase.

By Noel Nabiswa 7 months ago

Unbroken hope: Kipng'etich's fight with a rare urethral condition

Passing urine, a simple act we take for granted becomes a daily ordeal. The anxiety that comes before every bathroom visit.

By Noel Nabiswa 7 months ago

Scientists develop innovative mosquito treatment to combat Malaria

A new mosquito-based malaria treatment developed by Scientists shows promise.

By Noel Nabiswa 7 months ago

Kenya ranks 44th in type 1 diabetes among children and youth, new report shows

Kenya ranks 44th among 113 low- and middle-income countries in the prevalence of type 1 diabetes among children and young people under 20, a new report by the Access to Medicine Foundation has found.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

Premium

The dream of having a child shattered by a heart defect

Susan Wairimu's inability to conceive is not due to reproductive health issues but rather a congenital heart condition.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

Boost your brain power and cognitive health without supplements

Taking vitamin K nutrients can play a pivotal role in preventing cognitive decline, especially for adults who are ageing and need more of the nutrient.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

IGAD moots food security programme

More than 70 per cent of small-scale farmers across IIGAD member States, including Kenya, are expected to benefit from a new food security programme.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

I lost jobs and love due to a bleeding disorder My journey of resilience and hope

Haemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly due to a lack of clotting factors.

By Noel Nabiswa 8 months ago

New study shows antibiotics resistance killed 3m children in 2022, seeks urgent action

Experts say this new study highlights a more than tenfold increase in AMR-related infections in children in just three years.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Fund bleeding disease to save lives, government urged

Haemophilia is a rare condition that affects the way blood clots, meaning that one bleeds more easily than other people.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Survivors of 1998 bomb blast appeal for justice, compensation

Survivors also shared harrowing accounts of the challenges they have faced over the years.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Tryptophan: Study finds teen girls more prone to depression than boys due to chemical imbalance

Researchers highlight that the body uses tryptophan to produce serotonin, a brain chemical that helps regulate mood, sleep, and feelings of well-being.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Cholesterol-lowering drug combo could reduce risk of heart disease

Statins have long been a cornerstone of heart disease prevention, working by reducing cholesterol production in the liver.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Uproar over court's rejection of petition on HIV, TB drugs shortage

National Coordinator for the Network of TB Champions Kenya, Stephen Anguva, stated that the High Court in Kisumu had dismissed a petition filed in 2023 by women living with HIV.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Premium

From villages to clinics: How doctors are keeping FGM alive in hospitals

While traditional FGM continues in rural areas, a disturbing trend has emerged: FGM is now happening in hospitals, and performed by medical professionals.

By Ryan Kerubo and Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Brain evolution: New study uncovers what sets humans apart from chimpanzees

A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has taken a fresh look at data from the brains of humans, chimpanzees, and macaques - another well-studied species of primate.

By Noel Nabiswa 9 months ago

Oloo: Ruto-Raila pact lacks legal, political hygiene

The recent political pact between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has sparked criticism over its legality and inclusivity.

By Noel Nabiswa 10 months ago

Premium

Good brain cell neighbours may be the secret to aging slower, here's how

Your brain cells act like a community for better or worse. Here is which neighbours will keep you young and which will make you age faster.

By Noel Nabiswa 10 months ago

Premium

New study shows Omega-3 supplement could slow your biological age by four months

With the overwhelming flood of supplements promoted, it can feel like maintaining health into old age requires an ever-growing medicine cabinet.

By Noel Nabiswa 11 months ago

Rising abortion among women blamed on reliance on fertility tracking Apps

There has been a rise in the proportion of women seeking abortions despite using "natural" methods to prevent pregnancy.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 year ago

Families of four men abducted in Mlolongo still searching for kin

It has been almost a month since four young men were abducted in Mlolongo, leaving their families in a state of uncertainty.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 year ago

Restoring dignity: How doctors are fighting Lymphatic Filariasis head-on

Kwale's tropical climate and high prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases make Lymphatic Filariasis a significant health concern.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 year ago

When family and friends vanish: A stroke survivor's lonely struggle

Stephen Phinehas Ndivo suffered a stroke in 2018 which rendered him partially paralysed and in pain. The former preacher now lives alone after family and friends deserted him.

By Noel Nabiswa and Maureen Wanjiku 1 year ago

Standard Group forges stronger ties with China

The Standard Group is expanding its partnerships push opening cooperation avenues with the Chinese mission in Kenya to aid its media service to the country.

By Noel Nabiswa 1 year ago