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Health

Medical self-testing should be done with caution

The main drivers of self-taken medical samples are convenience and privacy. You do not need to make any appointments or wait out in never-ending queues within medical lab facilities
By Dr Alfred Murage Mar. 15, 2024
There was a time when a large waistline was synonymous with wealth and well-being. But that's no longer the case. It's long been known that a large waistline is linked to several diseases
By Dr Alfred Murage Mar. 12, 2024
The list of medical conditions linked with alcohol is pretty long and includes liver disease, cancers and cardiovascular disease
By Dr Alfred Murage Mar. 8, 2024
Colds and flu are more prevalent during the rainy season. This is more so in children, the elderly and those who may have compromised immunity
By Dr Alfred Murage Mar. 5, 2024
From a health point of view, excessively hot weather can be linked with several diseases, which could be fatal at the extreme
By Dr Alfred Murage Mar. 1, 2024
Vaping appears to be safer than cigarette smoking. But, those who have never smoked or vaped shouldn’t get tempted to start either of the habits
By Dr Alfred Murage Feb. 29, 2024
Several factors increase the risk of getting UTIs including frequent sex, incomplete emptying of the bladder and other disease conditions like diabetes
By Dr Alfred Murage Feb. 26, 2024
It's easy to get carried away with strategies for your career, business, investments or whatever and take your health for granted. This would be a serious mistake in the long run
By Dr Alfred Murage Feb. 20, 2024
“I was so scared, during the whole pregnancy, even at 9 months I was still scared, thinking I might lose the baby. But I finally went home with my baby girl.”
By Rosa Agutu Feb. 16, 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 Feb. 15, 2024
From time to time, your doctor may go AWOL for a variety of reasons. At other times, you may find yourself in situations where access to healthcare providers is limited or non-existent
By Dr Alfred Murage Feb. 9, 2024
Think of flu symptoms as an example, women appear to handle such with ease, while men with similar symptoms struggle to keep up with ongoing chores
By Dr Alfred Murage Feb. 6, 2024