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Ryan Kerubo

Why knowing your blood type is more important than you think

Understanding your blood type is crucial in emergencies, informs medical decisions and even shapes your health habits.

Why knowing your blood type is more important than you think

More than just a scent: The hidden struggles of smell disorders

More than just a scent: The hidden struggles of smell disorders

Early detection: Lucy's cervical cancer journey and key lessons for you

Early detection: Lucy's cervical cancer journey and key lessons for you

Time to embrace the healing power of music, it can also motivate you

Time to embrace the healing power of music, it can also motivate you

Dialysis or transplant? Tough choices facing kidney patients

Kidney disease is a growing health concern globally and in Kenya, with thousands of patients requiring either dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Dialysis or transplant? Tough choices facing kidney patients

Changing family planning trends in marginalized regions

In marginalised counties, cultural norms, misconceptions and limited access to healthcare services influence family planning decisions.

Changing family planning trends in marginalized regions

Health workers threaten to down tools over Quality Care Bill 2025

Healthcare workers have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government to address their concerns. If their demands are not met, they will mobilise all cadres for a nationwide strike.

Health workers threaten to down tools over Quality Care Bill 2025

Championing change in the fight for disability inclusion

For a long time, persons with disabilities in Kenya have advocated for empowerment, inclusivity, and humanitarian support to enjoy their human rights and realize their full potential.

Championing change in the fight for disability inclusion

Pins and needles: Relieving that weird tingling sensation

While occasional pins and needles are usually harmless, frequent or prolonged tingling should not be ignored, as it may signal a more serious issue affecting the nerves or circulation.

Pins and needles: Relieving that weird tingling sensation

Shower secrets: Why warm water wins gold in the battle of temperatures

Is showering necessary every day? Well, skipping a shower invites side-eyes and whispers. Whether it’s after a long day bathing is a daily ritual.

Shower secrets: Why warm water wins gold in the battle of temperatures

No more stinky armpits: Simple hacks for lasting freshness

Have you ever stepped out of the shower, feeling fresh, only to notice that your armpits still smell bad? Even layering deodorant, roll-on or perfume doesn’t seem to help.

No more stinky armpits: Simple hacks for lasting freshness

Patient rights: Understanding, reporting and preventing medical sexual violations

Patients may not always recognise when they are experiencing sexual misconduct during medical consultations or procedures, making it essential to be aware of potential red flags.

Patient rights: Understanding, reporting and preventing medical sexual violations

Not just a women's issue: Hidden truth about male yeast infections

It is commonly discussed in the context of vaginal infections, but what many do not realize is that men can also suffer from yeast infections.

Not just a women's issue: Hidden truth about male yeast infections

How staff supply university students with deadly drugs

Nearly half of university students admitted to using drugs, according to Nacada report. Experts warn that university staff involvement is exacerbating the crisis.

How staff supply university students with deadly drugs

Reproductive steroids hold potential for treating endometriosis

Reproductive steroids are powerful hormones that play a key role in the growth and development of our bodies, especially during puberty.

Reproductive steroids hold potential for treating endometriosis

How environmental chemicals disrupt hormonal balance

These chemicals, often found in plasticisers, pesticides and industrial waste products, are a growing concern for health experts.

How environmental chemicals disrupt hormonal balance

Scratching for relief: Why scabies remains a public health concern

An itch so intense it disrupts sleep, accompanied by small, red rashes that spread across the body, is the daily reality for those suffering from scabies.

Scratching for relief: Why scabies remains a public health concern

Consumers focus on expiry dates but overlook nutrition affecting diet, study reveals

A recent study by the NIN reveals that most consumers prioritise checking the expiry dates on food products but pay little attention to their nutritional content.

Consumers focus on expiry dates but overlook nutrition affecting diet, study reveals

How researcher is tackling East Coast Fever with science

Growing up in the rolling hills of Nyandarua County, Hannah Chege’s childhood was defined by early mornings spent helping her father care for their small herd of dairy cows.

How researcher is tackling East Coast Fever with science

Consumers focus on expiry dates but overlook nutrition affecting diet

Findings showed that while 74.2 per cent of respondents checked expiry dates, fewer examined nutritional labels.

Consumers focus on expiry dates but overlook nutrition affecting diet

The struggle in the dark: Navigating night blindness

Night blindness, or nyctalopia, is the inability to see well in low light conditions, often signalling an underlying issue with the eyes or other health problems.

The struggle in the dark: Navigating night blindness

How to combat brain fog and restore mental clarity

Brain fog doesn’t mean you’re losing your mind, and it’s not dementia. Think of brain fog as your brain’s way of signalling overload.

How to combat brain fog and restore mental clarity

Addiction to reels causes high blood pressure; survey

Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide and addressing it requires regular health screenings, reducing salt intake and promoting physical activity.

Addiction to reels causes high blood pressure; survey

Donald Trump unleashes chaos with executive orders, proclamations

WHO has voiced strong concern over newly sworn in President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States of America from the global health services organisation.

Donald Trump unleashes chaos with executive orders, proclamations

Kabogo pledges to launch 1,450 digital hubs, safeguard AI

ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has pledged to operationalise 1,450 digital hubs across the country, ensuring internet access and government services are accessible to all.

Kabogo pledges to launch 1,450 digital hubs, safeguard AI

Health CS Barasa apologises for SHA system breakdown

The Ministry of health has acknowledged and apologized over system failures with the SHA, which have disrupted provision of healthcare services in the country.

Health CS Barasa apologises for SHA system breakdown

Ministry admits to shortage of babies' vaccine

The Ministry of Health has conceded a shortage of vaccines for newborns.

Ministry admits to shortage of babies' vaccine

Eating non-food items: What Pica reveals about your health

You may have seen someone chewing chalk, eating clay, or even craving ash, and wondered why they’d engage in such behaviour.

Eating non-food items: What Pica reveals about your health

Why you're losing your appetite: Surprising causes and tips to regain it

Many people feel full after just a few bites or sight of food unappealing, or start avoiding meals with others because eating feels like a chore.

Why you're losing your appetite: Surprising causes and tips to regain it

A sip a day: Sedentary non coffee drinkers face 60pc higher risk of death- Study

A recent study found that non-coffee drinkers who sit for six or more hours daily have a 60 per cent higher risk of dying compared to coffee drinkers sitting for less than six hours.

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A sip a day: Sedentary non coffee drinkers face 60pc higher risk of death- Study

Feeling full too soon? Here's how to tame your appetite, enjoy mealtimes

Many people experience feeling full after just a few bites, find that the smell or sight of food doesn’t appeal to them or start avoiding meals with others because eating feels like a chore.

By 2 months ago

Feeling full too soon? Here's how to tame your appetite, enjoy mealtimes

Scientist transforming livestock health through genetic breakthroughs

Ethel Webi’s fascination with viruses’ genetic makeup led her to pursue biotechnology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

By 2 months ago

Scientist transforming livestock health through genetic breakthroughs

From village boy to veterinary pioneer fighting cattle disease

Dr Wyckliff Ng’etich's journey into veterinary medicine was inspired by a deep love for animal health, rooted in transformative childhood experiences in Kaproret village, in the Rift Valley.

By 2 months ago

From village boy to veterinary pioneer fighting cattle disease

Battle of the bite: Five reasons why you should go for whole fruits not juice

WHO emphasises that fruits are best consumed in their most natural form to retain their vitamins, antioxidants and micronutrients.

By 2 months ago

Battle of the bite: Five reasons why you should go for whole fruits not juice

Dry, crusty nose? It could be Atrophic Rhinitis

Many people notice their nose feels dry and clogged with crusty lumps, especially after being in dusty or dry places, but few realize this could signal something more serious.

By 2 months ago

Dry, crusty nose? It could be Atrophic Rhinitis

Hormone therapy for breast cancer patients may reduce dementia risk, study shows

Hormone Modulating Therapy (HMT), widely used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, could offer more than just cancer treatment. It may lower the risk of dementia.

By 2 months ago

Hormone therapy for breast cancer patients may reduce dementia risk, study shows

Feeling burned out? Recognize signs and recharge with these simple tips

While it’s not a medical condition, burnout often drives people to seek help due to its impact on physical and mental health.

By 2 months ago

Feeling burned out? Recognize signs and recharge with these simple tips

Study links endometriosis and uterine fibroids to premature death risk

A recent study from the Nurses’ Health Study II has revealed long-term health risks linked to endometriosis and uterine fibroids.

By 2 months ago

Study links endometriosis and uterine fibroids to premature death risk

Study links fibroids and endometriosis to higher death risk

According to KNBS non-communicable diseases such as cancers, where endometriosis and fibroids play a role, are among the leading causes of death in women.

By 3 months ago

Study links fibroids and endometriosis to higher death risk

How Nakuru childcare centres are empowering women and transforming lives

The daycare is well-organised, with designated sections for toys, reading, drawing, and games, all aimed at nurturing children's development.

By 3 months ago

How Nakuru childcare centres are empowering women and transforming lives

How social norms hinder uptake of contraceptives among youth

Kenya has made strides in addressing HIV, but adolescents remain disproportionately affected.

By 3 months ago

How social norms hinder uptake of contraceptives among youth

How to tell the difference between food allergy and food intolerance

Food allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly treats certain foods as harmful. This causes symptoms, such as skin rashes, stomach issues, or even difficulty breathing.

By 3 months ago

How to tell the difference between food allergy and food intolerance

We have disbursed nearly Sh3.7b to hospitals so far, says SHA boss

SHA acting CEO Robert Ingasira said more funds will be disbursed to cater for NHIF claims and the Linda Mama Programme.

By 3 months ago

We have disbursed nearly Sh3.7b to hospitals so far, says SHA boss

Helpful tips to keep dry skin at bay and protect your skin year-round

When skin lacks moisture, it can become dry, itchy and even cracked but certain factors like frequent washing, aging and harsh soaps can worsen it.

By 3 months ago

Helpful tips to keep dry skin at bay and protect your skin year-round

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