Noel Nabiswa

Noel Nabiswa writes for the Standard Health

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New technique to study Coronaviruses raises safety risks

By Noel Nabiswa 2024-11-11 20:30:00

Radioactive beam delivers targeted precision to tumours

Particle beams can provide a blast of destructive energy directly to tumours assuming the beam is in the right place.

By Noel Nabiswa 2024-11-18 00:00:00

Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body

Scientists report that the ambitious plan to map all 37 trillion cells in the human body is transforming understanding of how our bodies work.

By Noel Nabiswa 2024-12-01 16:56:00

Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body

Scientists report that the ambitious plan to map all 37 trillion cells in the human body is transforming understanding of how our bodies work.

By Noel Nabiswa 2024-12-01 16:56:00

Gut microbes drive brain evolution, new research reveals

A new study has shed light on why our brains evolved to be so large. The answer lies in the microbes present in our guts.

By Noel Nabiswa 2024-12-16 10:39:45

Gut microbes drive brain evolution, new research reveals

Restoring dignity: How doctors are fighting Lymphatic Filariasis head-on

Kwale’s tropical climate and high prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases make Lymphatic Filariasis a significant health concern.

By Noel Nabiswa 2024-12-30 14:00:00

Restoring dignity: How doctors are fighting Lymphatic Filariasis head-on

Rising abortion among women blamed on reliance on fertility tracking Apps

There has been a rise in the proportion of women seeking abortions despite using “natural” methods to prevent pregnancy.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-01-20 09:00:00

Rising abortion among women blamed on reliance on fertility tracking Apps

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New study shows Omega-3 supplement could slow your biological age by four months

With the overwhelming flood of supplements promoted, it can feel like maintaining health into old age requires an ever-growing medicine cabinet.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-02-17 00:00:00

New study shows Omega-3 supplement could slow your biological age by four months

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Good brain cell neighbours may be the secret to aging slower, here's how

Your brain cells act like a community for better or worse. Here is which neighbours will keep you young and which will make you age faster.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-02-24 06:00:00

Good brain cell neighbours may be the secret to aging slower, here's how

Brain evolution: New study uncovers what sets humans apart from chimpanzees

A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has taken a fresh look at data from the brains of humans, chimpanzees, and macaques — another well-studied species of primate.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-03-24 00:00:00

Brain evolution: New study uncovers what sets humans apart from chimpanzees

Uproar over court's rejection of petition on HIV, TB drugs shortage

National Coordinator for the Network of TB Champions Kenya, Stephen Anguva, stated that the High Court in Kisumu had dismissed a petition filed in 2023 by women living with HIV.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-03-25 11:10:53

Uproar over court's rejection of petition on HIV, TB drugs shortage

Cholesterol-lowering drug combo could reduce risk of heart disease

Statins have long been a cornerstone of heart disease prevention, working by reducing cholesterol production in the liver.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-03-31 06:00:00

Cholesterol-lowering drug combo could reduce risk of heart disease

Tryptophan: Study finds teen girls more prone to depression than boys due to chemical imbalance

Researchers highlight that the body uses tryptophan to produce serotonin, a brain chemical that helps regulate mood, sleep, and feelings of well-being.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-04-07 00:00:00