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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
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By Dr. Alfred Murage
15h ago
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
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By Ryan Kerubo
16h ago
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
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By Rodgers Otiso
Jul. 5, 2025
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
Health
By Dr Alfred Murage
Jul. 4, 2025
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
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By Ryan Kerubo
Jul. 2, 2025
‘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?
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By Dr Alfred Murage
Jun. 26, 2025
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
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By Ryan Kerubo
Jun. 12, 2025
When a terminal illness is diagnosed, the realisation of an impending death can evoke a variety of reactions in individuals and their families
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By Dr Alfred Murage
Jun. 6, 2025
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
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By Esther Muchene
Jun. 5, 2025
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
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By Maryann Muganda
Jun. 4, 2025
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”
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By Lyndah Jakandang’o
Jun. 3, 2025
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
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By Manuel Ntoyai
May. 31, 2025
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
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By Ryan Kerubo
May. 28, 2025