Millions of users are adopting purple profile pictures or adding purple backgrounds as a bold and emotional stand against gender-based violence and femicide.

When babies do not feed directly from their mothers' breasts during the first six months after birth, it puts them at higher risk of contracting a number of fatal diseases

Almost everyone experiences bad breath once in a while but for some people, bad breath (halitosis) is a daily problem

Nutritionists recommend that mothers breastfeed exclusively for six months and avoid using substitutes, what are their reasons and what makes some mothers unable to follow the advice?

In salons across Kenya, the pursuit of beauty hides a quiet crisis, traction alopecia. A preventable form of hair loss caused by tight braiding, glue-in extensions and heat styling

Elizabeth Mwikali was 14 years old when she noticed a conspicuous patch on her face. However, she didn't pay much attention to it

About 70-90 per cent of women around the world experience dysmenorrhea with every menstrual period, we look at the symptoms, possible causes and impact of this condition

Gender-based violence remains a major public health issue with healthcare providers being among the first and sometimes only points of contact for many survivors

For three resilient women who battled breast and cervical cancer, surviving meant more than enduring chemotherapy and surgery

Parenting today looks vastly different from the past, when raising a child was a shared responsibility supported by a strong community. Now, many parents are facing the journey alone

Breast cancer brings with it physical, emotional and financial challenges, a reality Diana Mureithi has lived with since her diagnosis three years ago

Did you know you can substitute your workout sessions with daily household chores?

Staying hydrated depends on many factors other than climate; your fluid intake, your diet and your level of activity are three important ones

Of course, you know that breed of people that eat with a certain degree of keen obsession but never seem to gain weight. And you are probably wondering how

Excessive saliva build-up in the mouth also called ptyalism gravidarum in pregnancy is one of those strange pregnancy symptoms some moms-to-be experience

Nutritionists recommend that mothers breastfeed exclusively for six months and avoid using substitutes. However, what makes some mothers unable to follow the advice?

Despite how common acne is, it can have a negative impact on one's mental well-being

Learning to identify suicide warning signs and knowing how to help someone reach out for help and professional treatment can go a long way