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HEALTH

Paternity disputes can unearth nasty surprises

He has hooked up with a mistress in his obsession to father a son. He seemed to blame his wife for not having had a son.

By Dr Alfred Murage 3 days ago

Paternity disputes can unearth nasty surprises

There is now a pill for one-minute men

There is now a pill for one-minute men

By Dr Mercy Korir 14 days ago

A little cellulite is not bad for you, experts say

A little cellulite is not bad for you, experts say

By Priscilla Kimani 15 days ago

Ladies, vaginal douching does more harm than good- don't do it

Ladies, vaginal douching does more harm than good- don't do it

By Dr Alfred Murage 17 days ago

One in four men in Kenya suffer from premature ejaculation

Some studies put this at 30 to 40 per cent of men. Due to men’s poor health seeking behaviour and inability to explain themselves, most suffer in silence.

By Dr Mercy Korir 19 days ago

One in four men in Kenya suffer from premature ejaculation

Biggest risk elderly patients face is over-treatment

A critical balance of benefits and harms of any treatments should be evaluated.

By Dr Alfred Murage 27 days ago

Biggest risk elderly patients face is over-treatment

Why heart attacks happen in the morning

Human mortality highest between 2.00am and 8.00am - Dr Abdul Aziz

By The Nairobian team 28 days ago

Why heart attacks happen in the morning

Medics issue warning over recurring UTIs, STDs

Medics have sounded an alarm over the increasing number of Kenyans visiting health facilities looking for ways to help themselves get rid of urinary tract infections.

By Nathan Ochunge 1 month ago

Medics issue warning over recurring UTIs, STDs

When safe abortion is legal: Medics explain

The Constitution views a woman in need of safe abortion services as a patient. As such, doctor-patient confidentiality rule applies.

By Gardy Chacha 1 month ago

When safe abortion is legal: Medics explain

Why you should start sex education at three years old

Most parents wait until onset of puberty to start telling their kids about sex, contraceptives and getting pregnant.

By Brian Guserwa 1 month ago

Why you should start sex education at three years old

New technology looking to shape healthcare

KimboCare technology is looking to transform healthcare in Africa. Having been successfully tested and proven in two African countries, Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire,

By Solomon Koko 1 month ago

New technology looking to shape healthcare

An erection is nothing, sperm is everything

Not being able to produce sperms will not give you fever or anything like that so that you can say it is the symptom. You would actually have no symptoms.

By Gardy Chacha 1 month ago

An erection is nothing, sperm is everything

Comrades invent paperless system for public hospitals

Victor Ireri and Clarence Rugar are the brains behind Biodata.

By Stephen Mburu 1 month ago

Comrades invent paperless system for public hospitals

These mites mate on your nipples at night

These parasites are thus blamed for eye and skin conditions like blepharitis and rosacea.

By Priscilla Kimani 1 month ago

These mites mate on your nipples at night

Know common health problems affecting men over 65 years

Memory loss, confusion, struggling to keep up with conversations, mood changes or forgetting some daily activities are not good signs.

By Dr Mercy Korir 1 month ago

Know common health problems affecting men over 65 years

Big erections don't equal big performance

Ancient Greeks and Romans ate snakes as well as the genitalia of goats and roosters to manage low libido.

By Edwin Wanjawa 1 month ago

Big erections don't equal big performance

Getting 'stuck' in the act is not juju, says doctor

For the unlucky man who finds himself ensnared in the ‘honey pot,’ trying to pull out is akin to an attempt to free your hand from a crocodile’s mouth!

By The Nairobian Reporter 2 months ago

Getting 'stuck' in the act is not juju, says doctor

The case of the pregnant teenager

She knew that the pregnancy would mark the end of her daughter's education which had become the only hope that she had clung to.

By Dr Oliver Kiaye 2 months ago

The case of the pregnant teenager

Demystifying miscarriages: The right information will save you

Miscarriages are associated with both physical and psychological trauma. Those affected should always be offered psychological support.

By Dr Alfred Murage 2 months ago

Demystifying miscarriages: The right information will save you

You can learn a lot by reading your own medical records

Your interest should be to consolidate your records, and use them to optimize the outcomes of your medical care.

By Dr Alfred Murage 2 months ago

You can learn a lot by reading your own medical records

Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the rise

Rapid screening tests are readily available. There shouldn’t be any stigma in getting tested, you are only being pragmatic.

By Dr Alfred Murage 3 months ago

Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the rise

Can you live to be 119? How to age like a fine wine

You need to review your lifestyle, and see what adjustments are needed to optimise the potential for longevity.

By Dr Alfred Murage 3 months ago

Can you live to be 119? How to age like a fine wine

Keep note of these back-to-school health precautions for kids

Parents, guardians and teachers must always be on the lookout for telltale signs in kids who appear overwhelmed. Some require reassurance and additional support.

By Dr Alfred Murage 3 months ago

Keep note of these back-to-school health precautions for kids

Torn uterus complicates C-section surgery

When we separated the muscles, a large chunk of the uterus came along, leaving a stream of dark red blood gushing on its path.

By Dr Oliver Kiaye 3 months ago

Torn uterus complicates C-section surgery

A-Z of abortion through the eyes of a doctor

Most facilities (about 75 per cent) are not properly equipped to offer post-abortion care services to women that need these services.

By Gardy Chacha 3 months ago

A-Z of abortion through the eyes of a doctor

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