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Health
Female versus male doctors: Does it really matter?
When you randomly need to see a medic, you likely end up seeing either a male or a female doctor purely by chance
By Dr Alfred Murage
11h ago
Medical screening, in the absence of symptoms, is a common practice. However, some principles must be upheld when screening people for any disease
By Dr Alfred Murage
May. 17, 2024
Whether it’s the dreaded food baby or the uncomfortable belly balloon, bloating is a universal discomfort many of us wish to banish
By Ryan Kerubo
May. 14, 2024
But does being male or female really make a difference to your health outcomes? Some think it does, others aren't so convinced
By Dr Alfred Murage
May. 10, 2024
Research shows that a significant number of Kenyans eat a lot of meat, especially beef, which is preferred by around 80 per cent of the population
By Ryan Kerubo
May. 9, 2024
Not only does contraception prevent unwanted pregnancies, but there are also many other health benefits accrued from some contraceptive methods
By Dr Alfred Murage
May. 8, 2024
Women on social media platforms have been gaga over okra water and its supposed benefits. But are any of these claims true?
By Ann Veronicah
May. 7, 2024
If you think sexually transmitted infections (STIs) only affect the young, think again. Cases of gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia and other STIs are on the rise among older adults worldwide
By Nancy Nzau
May. 7, 2024
With so much water around, the risk of water-borne diseases is heightened
By Dr Alfred Murage
May. 3, 2024
In 2023 alone, at least 309,419 cases of STIs were attended to in healthcare centres across the country
By Mercy Kahenda
May. 1, 2024
When you’re worried about a pregnancy scare, emergency contraception (EC) might seem like the go-to solution
By Ryan Kerubo
Apr. 30, 2024
The event titled ‘Empowering Female Healthcare Entrepreneurs’ discussed the financial woes facing women, especially those related to accessing finance for their businesses
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Apr. 29, 2024
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