Visceral fat is metabolically active and has been associated with chronic conditions, such as inflammation, insulin resistance and diabetes, heart disease, and even higher risks of some cancers

Dr Peter Ochungo, says the commonest causes of hearing loss include exposure to very loud noises, trauma to the head or ear, fluid build-up in the middle ear, infections and certain medicines

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

Visceral fat is metabolically active and has been associated with chronic conditions, such as inflammation, insulin resistance and diabetes, heart disease and even higher risks of some cancers

Whether at work, during a commute, out with friends or trying to get a full night’s sleep, the frequent need to visit the toilet can disrupt everyday life

‘Doctor’s orders’ is a common and accepted phrase suggesting that one must comply with instructions issued by a medical professional. But are you truly obliged to follow all doctors' orders?

For millions of people around the world, pain is not just imagined. It’s their everyday reality. They live with everything from pounding headaches and aching joints to stabbing nerve pain every day

When a terminal illness is diagnosed, the realisation of an impending death can evoke a variety of reactions in individuals and their families

While the desire for transformation is understandable, it is important to distinguish between safe and healthy practices and those that, despite being popular, can pose a significant risk

Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental health disorders. Often dismissed as witchcraft or demonic possession, it silently affects hundreds of thousands of people in Kenya

Periods are natural. But cultural taboos and a lack of information make it seem like something dirty or embarrassing. Many girls grow up hearing things like “don’t talk about it,” or “hide your pad”

Menstrual Hygiene Day was first celebrated in 2014 to raise awareness that investments in menstrual health can yield transformative impacts on girls’ and women’s lives

High blood pressure is a leading cause of many life-threatening conditions. However, some patients' blood pressure remains stubbornly high even after taking medication and making lifestyle changes