Unique toilet boosts sanitation and tackle poverty in city slums
The Fresh Life Toilets, equipped with handwashing facilities and a system that separates urine and faecal waste to prevent odour and diseases, have become a beacon of hope for residents.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago
Unique toilet boosts sanitation and tackle poverty in city slums
Antibiotics and the four rules of the game
According to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, antibiotics are medicines that stop infections caused by bacteria either by killing it or preventing them from reproducing.
By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago
Antibiotics and the four rules of the game
Five easy lifestyle changes to achieve cholesterol scale down
High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, occurs when your blood is carrying around too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol.
By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago
Five easy lifestyle changes to achieve cholesterol scale down
Screen fatigue: The dark side of modern tech gadgets
Screen fatigue, often referred to as digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome, is a growing concern in our technology-driven world.
By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago
Screen fatigue: The dark side of modern tech gadgets
Mysterious pain in the heel? That could be Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, a strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot, gets small micro-tears. This tissue becomes irritated and inflamed.
By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago
Mysterious pain in the heel? That could be Plantar fasciitis
Hungry for change? Six simple ways to ditch bad eating habits
Obesity, an effect of bad eating and lifestyle habits, affects over 1.9 billion adults worldwide, with more than 650 million classified as corpulent.
By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago
Hungry for change? Six simple ways to ditch bad eating habits
Melatonin: Is it a safer solution for sleep disorders?
Insufficient or poor-quality sleep has been linked to various chronic conditions affecting the cardiovascular, nervous and immune systems, as well as disrupting metabolic functions.
By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago
Melatonin: Is it a safer solution for sleep disorders?
Four tips to help your baby sleep longer
Activities like a warm bath, gentle rocking or a lullaby can be soothing and help your baby transition from wakefulness to sleep.
By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago
Four tips to help your baby sleep longer
Understanding vertigo, the spinning sensation
Vertigo isn't just feeling dizzy or light-headed; it's a specific type of dizziness where you feel like you or your surroundings are spinning or moving, even when you're not.
By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago
Understanding vertigo, the spinning sensation
Nap attack: What happens when sleep can't wait
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that can significantly impact daily life by causing sudden nap attacks, making individuals fall asleep at any time, in any situation.
By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Nap attack: What happens when sleep can't wait
Ground-breaking DNA research highlights Kenya's role in human origins
Kenya's rich fossil history, dating back seven million years, offers unparalleled insights into human evolution.
By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Ground-breaking DNA research highlights Kenya's role in human origins
Five counties to benefit from USAID health improvement programme
The selected counties spend less than 30 per cent of their budgets on health,
By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Five counties to benefit from USAID health improvement programme
Kenya advances in global gender equality rankings
The 2024 list by the World Economic Forum indicates that the country has moved from the 77th position to 75th globally, with a score of 0.712.
By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Kenya advances in global gender equality rankings
Is it breast cancer, fibrocystic mastopathy or benign nodules?
A self-breast exam might reveal a lump or lumps, causing worry about the possibility of breast cancer. It's crucial to understand the different conditions associated with these lumps.
By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Is it breast cancer, fibrocystic mastopathy or benign nodules?
Sleep paralysis: Mystery behind night-time phenomenon unlocked
Sleep paralysis is a condition that typically occurs when an individual is either falling asleep or waking up. With sleep paralysis, you regain awareness but can't move.
By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Sleep paralysis: Mystery behind night-time phenomenon unlocked
Government postpones implementation of new social healthcare scheme
The implementation of the SHA benefits has been pushed forward for three months.
By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Government postpones implementation of new social healthcare scheme
Shigella infection: Hidden danger in contaminated food and water
Shigellosis is highly contagious and is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, the faecal-oral route, or through contaminated food, water or surfaces.
By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Shigella infection: Hidden danger in contaminated food and water
Here's how to beat motion sickness on your next trip
According to Joseph Kioko, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinician, motion sickness is a disorder of balance, equilibrium and spatial orientation caused by repeated movements.
By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Here's how to beat motion sickness on your next trip
Governors reject Treasury's plan to slash budget by Sh5bn
Governors also demand the release of Sh63.6 billion owed to counties for May and June saying delay in disbursing funds is a "clawback on devolution" affecting all sectors.
By Maryann Muganda and Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago
Governors reject Treasury's plan to slash budget by Sh5bn
Study links healthy diet to reduced endometriosis pain
A 24-year study has highlighted a significant connection between dietary patterns and the incidence of endometriosis (affecting approximately 10 per cent of premenopausal individuals)
By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago
Study links healthy diet to reduced endometriosis pain
Silent threat: Why you should know your blood pressure status
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years globally have high blood pressure.
By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago
Silent threat: Why you should know your blood pressure status
The unseen burden: Stress urinary incontinence and how to treat it
Stress urinary incontinence is usually caused by the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles.
By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago
The unseen burden: Stress urinary incontinence and how to treat it
Menstrual cups 101: What you should know
77.3pc of women aged 15-24 use hygienic methods during menstruation, with only 0.3pc using menstrual cups.
By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago
Menstrual cups 101: What you should know
Behind the pain: Understanding and preventing haemorrhoids
Constipation is a major cause, along with factors like straining during bowel movements, prolonged sitting, pregnancy, and obesity.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
Behind the pain: Understanding and preventing haemorrhoids
Stomach bug: 4 practices that minimise risk of food poisoning
Food poisoning or foodborne illness occurs after eating or drinking anything contaminated.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
Stomach bug: 4 practices that minimise risk of food poisoning
The sun has its negative impacts but let's not forget the benefits
You may have heard conflicting advice like "catch the morning or evening sun; it's healthy" and "avoid too much sun to prevent sunburns or skin tumours,".
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
The sun has its negative impacts but let's not forget the benefits
Experts and stakeholders explore new methods for HIVAIDS treatment
The method involves temporarily halting treatment involving antiretrovirals to assess potential cure interventions, balancing risks and benefits for participants and their partners.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
Experts and stakeholders explore new methods for HIVAIDS treatment
Nurses hailed for dedication and care in patient well-being
International Nurses Week is celebrated across the world to highlight the incredible work nurses do every day.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
Nurses hailed for dedication and care in patient well-being
My story: Why I chose permanent contraception
While BTL offers individuals a permanent solution for contraception, individuals must understand the risks and benefits associated with the procedure.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
My story: Why I chose permanent contraception
Beat the bloat: 5 daily habits to banish gas pains
According to the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) bloating symptoms can occur despite the absence of underlying digestive issues.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
Beat the bloat: 5 daily habits to banish gas pains
Doctors reject return-to-work plan
Doctors reject the deal which the national and county governments had signed insisting parties had agreed on all issues but doctors brought up more demands at the last minute.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
Doctors reject return-to-work plan
Only 4pc of public institutions have met employment threshold for persons with disabilities
Only 4 per cent of public institutions have met the legally mandated 5 per cent reservation of employment for persons with disabilities in the country.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
Only 4pc of public institutions have met employment threshold for persons with disabilities
5 emergency contraception must-knows
Emergency contraception refers to methods of contraception that can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
5 emergency contraception must-knows
Haemophilia: Unveiling the bleeding disease
Haemophilia, a rare genetic blood disorder primarily affecting males, is a non-communicable disease (NCD) with global implications.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
Haemophilia: Unveiling the bleeding disease
KMPDU condemns CS Kuria's remarks on CBA, employment reforms
MPDU National Chair Dr. Abidan MwachiMwachi laughed off plans by the Cabinet Secretary to introduce new annual contracts for civil servants.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
KMPDU condemns CS Kuria's remarks on CBA, employment reforms
2024 Mater Heart Run that will cover ten counties launched
Dr. Mary Ngui said the turnout from partners was beyond expectation. She also added that such efforts reaffirm the belief in the power of compassion and collective action.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
2024 Mater Heart Run that will cover ten counties launched
Doctors' deal-breaker
In a dramatic turn of events, negotiations between the government and striking doctors hit a dead end, prolonging the suffering of millions of Kenyans seeking healthcare in public hospitals.
By Ryan Kerubo and Maryanne Muganda 6 months ago
Doctors' deal-breaker
Night sweats: Six possible underlying health concerns
Persistent and excessive sweating at night may indicate underlying health concerns.
By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago
Night sweats: Six possible underlying health concerns
Ray of hope as doctors' talks with the government gain momentum
Warring parties commit to unconditional dialogue in Friday's meeting to find a way forward and which was presided over by a judge.
By Ryan Kerubo 7 months ago
Ray of hope as doctors' talks with the government gain momentum
Recall of 'Benylin' drug batch occasioned by contamination concerns
Benylin recall serves as a stark reminder of the importance of stringent quality control measures in the pharmaceutical industry.
By Ryan Kerubo 7 months ago
Recall of 'Benylin' drug batch occasioned by contamination concerns