Government rolls out national programme to tackle child malnutrition

Kenya has a stunted growth rate of 26 per cent meaning the affected children have complications in both physical and intellectual development.

By OMELO JULIET

Baby formula makers still breaking global marketing rules

Parents and pregnant women in China, Vietnam and the UK are exposed to “aggressive” formula milk marketing campaigns that breach global rules.

By REUTERS

Drought as an explanation for famine at Africa's Horn and Sahel

There are constraints on food utilisation. This makes it challenging for households to prepare a healthy meal.

By THE CONVERSATION

A nation struggling to carry its own weight: The obesity crisis

Close to a third of the adult population is overweight or obese, a study indicates. A majority of those who are overweight are women at 38 per cent.

By DOMINIC OMONDI

To curb climate change, eat less meat, drink less milk

Meat and dairy products are responsible for increased greenhouse gases and environmentalists are advising a switch to plant-based diet.

By MACTILDA MBENYWE

Like most men, I didn’t believe I had breast cancer

John Mwangi was in denial. His parents and sister succumbed to cancer. His wife is recovering from it, but both found hope in a support group.

By LYDIAH NYAWIRA

Lockdowns and poor diet led to spike of heart diseases

Young people are particularly worse off due to poor dietary choices and limited access to health facilities.

By JENIPHER WACHIE

Call for increased diet education to check non-communicable diseases

Murang’a County is recording rising cases of diabetes and arthritis, according to disease surveillance experts.

By BONIFACE GIKANDI

This is how your metabolism changes throughout your life

Your metabolism peaks much earlier in life and starts its inevitable decline later than you might think, according to a new study.

By WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

Malnutrition could interfere with vaccination in drought-hit areas

On September 8, President Uhuru Kenyatta declared drought a national disaster.

By MERCY KAHENDA

Stressed? Have sweet potatoes, green tea

Sweet potatoes, which are rich in fibre, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

By AYOKI ONYANGO

What could go wrong during breastfeeding?

Engorged breasts should not be mistaken for mastitis.

By NANCY NZALAMBI