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Health
How to tell if your gut is healthy
The gut is a massive tube made of organs starting at the mouth and ending at the anus. It provides the energy to live, grow and repair the body. So, how do you keep it healthy?
By Nancy Nzau
Dec. 8, 2023
Kenya is grappling with a concerning surge in HIV infections among adolescents, ranking seventh globally in the disease burden
By Mercy Kahenda
Dec. 2, 2023
Festivities tend to come with lots of indulgences, which if left unchecked can be a recipe for ill health. There tend to be lots of foods, some of the healthy type, and some plainly unhealthy
By Dr Alfred Murage
Dec. 1, 2023
Over the past five decades, numerous studies have reported declining semen quality. Researchers attribute the sharp decline to a combination of environmental factors and lifestyle habits
By Nancy Nzau
Nov. 22, 2023
On average, there is a one per cent annual decline in testosterone levels from the age of 30, and by 70 years the levels have declined by as much as 50 per cent
By Dr Alfred Murage
Nov. 17, 2023
If you're experiencing swelling of your feet, coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue, these could be signs of cardiovascular disease, according to experts
By Mercy Kahenda
Oct. 31, 2023
Every year in October, the world joins hands to raise awareness on breast cancer
By Aggrey Karani
Oct. 30, 2023
Green prescriptions are almost universally applicable in all aspects of health, spanning from entirely preventable conditions to even pre-existing chronic conditions
By Dr Alfred Murage
Oct. 27, 2023
Be wary of incessant medical promos that seem to resonate with most of your symptoms. It’s more likely to be medical hype, with no tangible health benefits
By Dr Alfred Murage
Oct. 26, 2023
Before choosing a contraceptive method, it's important to familiarise yourself with all the methods available. This will help you make the best, most informed decision
By Esther Muchene
Oct. 24, 2023
The most common types of mental health problems we know about are anxiety and depression. But there are other conditions that affect people, such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
By Esther Muchene
Oct. 18, 2023
Standing up appears so simplistic and you wouldn’t consider it as a form of exercise, but it can reap ample health benefits
By Dr Alfred Murage
Oct. 6, 2023
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