Health & Fitness

The statistics for maternal deaths and mishaps in Kenya are not very encouraging, despite efforts by Government, organizations and individuals over the years. Women and newborns are still getting maimed or losing their lives daily…

The cold weather is upon us, and quite unexpectedly at that. January is generally not a time that we have to deal with rain and cold! You need a good keep-warm plan if you are…

Today, the Stain Not Shame Campaign organizers held a legislative workshop in Nairobi where they hosted various leading organizations to chart on a way forward for the #StainNotShame campaign. The consultative workshop discussed how period shaming will…

Collagen is an essential protein that is found in abundance in our body. It is a crucial component of our skin, bones, tendons, and other connective tissues. As we age, our body’s natural production of…

Although fingernails are the most visible part of your hands, little blemishes on them can easily be overlooked. Sometimes blemishes such as nail discoloration, brittleness and white spots can be more than just the effect…

Termination of pregnancy has always been a divisive and emotional subject and we saw that very clearly during discussion of Article 26 of the constitution in Bomas of Kenya. Just so we’re clear on the…

The enormous negative impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on public health systems across the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region today is receiving much more attention on the policy agenda than it did two decades ago. Amid…

Cancer is the biggest cause of mortality globally after cardiovascular disease. For so many years and especially of late when numbers are rising, the disease has wreaked havoc on individuals, families, communities and the medical…

Sitting all day, which is what a lot of us office workers do day in day out, is bad for just about every aspect of our health. It has been associated with every other lifestyle…

In this article, we looked at heavy handbags as the cause of pesky headaches, incessant back and neck pains and general body aches and pains. What can one do to counter the effects of these…