Latest health stories from across Kenya.
Surgery is a common treatment option nowadays for a lot of procedures to enhance physical beauty. However, some of these surgeries aren’t recommended. Many surgeries are for cosmetic purposes, like trying to change your eye colour while…
When travelling, one issue you may encounter is health problems. One that may be overlooked is a urinary tract infection. Travelling to a new location means you drink less water than usual. In addition, you may have more movement and…
Birth can be a difficult but rewarding process. Many mothers know that they experience some health issues after birth. A recent report found that up to 40 million mothers per year experience long-term postpartum health complications. This…
How you feel emotionally informs the state of your body. Somatic therapy uses this principle to address treatment. It’s also known as somatic experience therapy or body psychotherapy and believes that the body stores suppressed emotion.…
Primarily, women get on birth control to prevent pregnancies or manage the sequence of their pregnancies. Ranging from hormonal to non-hormonal, women have over eight options to choose from. However, the needs of women have further evolved…
With the chaotic news cycle and social media showing how hopeless everything seems, it can be difficult to remain positive. Constantly doomscrolling makes the world appear like it’s heading towards a cliff. When you feel like nothing will…
Losing a loved one to suicide is a difficult and complex experience. It can be difficult to comfort a loved one surviving the loss of a friend by suicide. There are many ways to help but there are also plenty of ways that are unhelpful and…
A CABI-led study has revealed “strong evidence of exceptional efficiency” of a biological control agent…
It can indeed be done: malaria can be eliminated. Countries are declared malaria-free by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after reporting zero indigenous cases for three consecutive years at least. On June 21, 2023, Belize, a small…
If you want to be a good lover, you may need to work on your endurance and stamina to make sure you don’t lose your breath the wrong way. Having a weak core can make sex feel like an uphill battle. Getting fitter can make sex last longer…
Anger is an emotion that often gets a bad reputation. It certainly deserves it, considering how destructive it can be. Anger is also discouraged in multiple cultures and religions. Many people would discourage you from stoking rage but it…
According to a report, “Toxic Business: Highly Hazardous Pesticides In Kenya”, released today (13th September…
Drinking is a great part of social culture. Most afternoons, evenings, and weekends are set aside for partaking in alcohol. It’s rare to attend an event or party that doesn’t have any alcohol. Booze lubricates social interactions, helping…
Naivasha, Kenya, 15 June 2023 — In a significant stride towards building resilience for food…
Farmers rearing pure indigenous chicken for commercial purposes are reportedly making losses and sometimes others…
Farmers in the South Rift region counties such as Bomet, Kisii, and Nyamira are benefiting…
A poor diet can make you feel bloated, sluggish, or lethargic. Not only can it affect your physical health, but your mental health as well. A recent study published by the St Louis School of Medicine in Washington, USA, found that a diet…
An unwanted pregnancy can be an overwhelming experience. Also, having a baby with your health at stake is challenging. People have abortions for many reasons, from a lack of financing, wanting to remain child-free, health reasons, or…
Picture of Lisa Tiemann, MSU researcher collaborating with Egerton University Scholars in Soil Analysis in…
When you need to get in shape, starting a diet is a big lifestyle change that many people attempt. However, it’s easy to get caught up in diet culture habits like calorie-counting or constantly scrutinising your body. Even after you’re…
By George Munene Sore hocks (ulcerative pododermatitis) is an extremely common bacterial infection in rabbits….
By George Munene Research by Egerton University into Togotia (Erucastrum arabicum)– a forgotten small leafy…
A report published by the World Health Organisation found that consuming less sodium could save seven million lives by 2030. Salt is a main source of flavour for most recipes worldwide. Countries are yet to establish lower sodium…
Scientists have recommended simple indigenous ways that ugali lovers can significantly reduce levels of aflatoxin…
