Topic: #health
What do you Know about Epilepsy?
31 Mar, 2025 11:00 AM
EPILEPSY
Apart from symptoms, possible seizure triggers include; alcohol, illicit drug use, hormonal changes, stress, dehydration, skipped meals, illness and skipping doses of antiseizure medicines or taking more than prescribed.
Apart from symptoms, possible seizure triggers include; alcohol, illicit drug use, hormonal changes, stress, dehydration, skipped meals, illness and skipping doses of antiseizure medicines or taking more than prescribed.
Ovarian Cancer is a Silent Killer, Lookout for the Symptoms
14 Mar, 2025 11:09 AM
SILENT KILLER
If you happen to experience these symptoms, why not seek professional advice? It could be ovarian cancer that is causing all these.
If you happen to experience these symptoms, why not seek professional advice? It could be ovarian cancer that is causing all these.
Explore the Therapeutic Wonders of Castor Oil
04 Mar, 2025 03:00 PM
HEALING ESSENSE
Castor oil, being a laxative, is sometimes used during pregnancy to induce labour. It works by causing spasms in the intestines, which activate the bowels and vagal nerves. The spasms lead to heavy uterine contractions, easing the labour process. Therefor
Castor oil, being a laxative, is sometimes used during pregnancy to induce labour. It works by causing spasms in the intestines, which activate the bowels and vagal nerves. The spasms lead to heavy uterine contractions, easing the labour process. Therefor
Why Is the Tugen Medicinal Sauna Important for Wellness?
27 Feb, 2025 12:00 PM
TRADITIONAL HEALING
Beyond respiratory relief, the sauna is used to soothe muscle and joint pain, making it a preferred remedy for the elderly and those recovering from strenuous activities. Women, especially new mothers, use the sauna for postpartum healing, as it is believ
Beyond respiratory relief, the sauna is used to soothe muscle and joint pain, making it a preferred remedy for the elderly and those recovering from strenuous activities. Women, especially new mothers, use the sauna for postpartum healing, as it is believ
Sitting for Long Causes Stomach Problems, Here's how to Avoid
27 Feb, 2025 10:40 AM
SIT SMART
Excessive gas once ignored can lead to bloating, making your stomach feel swollen and tight. It can also cause abdominal pain due to trapped gas, and you may experience frequent burping or passing gas as your body tries to release the buildup. Poor digest
Excessive gas once ignored can lead to bloating, making your stomach feel swollen and tight. It can also cause abdominal pain due to trapped gas, and you may experience frequent burping or passing gas as your body tries to release the buildup. Poor digest
Mbeere North MP: Government Must Act on Health, Education
27 Feb, 2025 10:03 AM
IMPROVE SYSTEM
There are some areas, particularly in the case of clinical diseases, where the funds are not yet resourced.” This issue is particularly pressing for the poorest populations in remote areas, who often face significant health challenges. “The poorest people
There are some areas, particularly in the case of clinical diseases, where the funds are not yet resourced.” This issue is particularly pressing for the poorest populations in remote areas, who often face significant health challenges. “The poorest people
All You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer
22 Feb, 2025 12:00 PM
PROSTATE HEALTH
Historically, advancements in treatment have occurred over the years. The first surgical removal of the prostate took place in 1884. Between the 1920s and 1940s, Canadian-American surgeon Charles B. Huggins pioneered hormonal therapy by depriving the body
Historically, advancements in treatment have occurred over the years. The first surgical removal of the prostate took place in 1884. Between the 1920s and 1940s, Canadian-American surgeon Charles B. Huggins pioneered hormonal therapy by depriving the body
Vitiligo Can Affect Anyone, Here is What you Need to Know
15 Feb, 2025 09:38 AM
SKIN CONDITION
Vitiligo is a condition, where the skin loses its pigment cells, resulting in discoloured patches in different parts of the body, including the skin, hair and mucous membranes.
Vitiligo is a condition, where the skin loses its pigment cells, resulting in discoloured patches in different parts of the body, including the skin, hair and mucous membranes.
Kenya Commits to Achieving WHO Maturity Level 3
14 Jan, 2025 04:23 PM
WHO MATURITY LEVEL 3
Through the assurance of quality health products, the NQCL ensures protection of public health and assurance of access to all Kenyans to efficacious and quality medicines and health technologies
Through the assurance of quality health products, the NQCL ensures protection of public health and assurance of access to all Kenyans to efficacious and quality medicines and health technologies
Promote Hair Health: Discover the Power of Onion Juice
15 Nov, 2024 12:00 PM
ONION JUICE
Onion juice also promotes shine and strength as it contains vitamin C, B6 and folate, which contribute to healthier hair, making it appear shinier and stronger over time. It also treats alopecia.
Onion juice also promotes shine and strength as it contains vitamin C, B6 and folate, which contribute to healthier hair, making it appear shinier and stronger over time. It also treats alopecia.
O-Negative, A Rare Gem in the Blood Types Treasure Chest
12 Jun, 2024 04:00 PM
RARE GEM
O-negative blood group is like gold dust as it is regarded a universal donor but a particular recipient. This blood type is only found in 7% of the population. A treasure maintains its status when it is scarce in nature.
O-negative blood group is like gold dust as it is regarded a universal donor but a particular recipient. This blood type is only found in 7% of the population. A treasure maintains its status when it is scarce in nature.
No Vaccines For You, Kenya’s Child Health Legacy at Risk
30 May, 2024 01:14 PM
JABS LAPSE
The stock shortage has printed a worrisome mark on parents’ faces as infants continue to miss their jabs, leaving their children’s immunity endangered.
The stock shortage has printed a worrisome mark on parents’ faces as infants continue to miss their jabs, leaving their children’s immunity endangered.
Hope And Hurdle: Fight Against Obstetric Fistula
23 May, 2024 10:00 AM
OBSTETRIC FISTULA
On average, one needs Ksh 65,000 -300,000 to get treatment. Some of the victims are young girls and mothers who cannot afford three meals a day, given the current economic situation in the
On average, one needs Ksh 65,000 -300,000 to get treatment. Some of the victims are young girls and mothers who cannot afford three meals a day, given the current economic situation in the
Shining Light on the Mental Health Silhouette
14 May, 2024 03:00 PM
MENTAL HEALTH
Efforts to ensure public understanding of mental health are evident all over social media. For instance, campaigns like #NoMindLeftBehind on X. This is to ensure that everyone going through mental hardships gets the help they deserve.
Efforts to ensure public understanding of mental health are evident all over social media. For instance, campaigns like #NoMindLeftBehind on X. This is to ensure that everyone going through mental hardships gets the help they deserve.
Two Months With A Pig Kidney: The Man Eventually Dies
13 May, 2024 07:00 PM
PIG KIDNEY
Two months with a pig kidney, the man eventually dies. The pig kidney was intended to last for at least two years; however, his family confirmed his death on May, 11th 2024.
Two months with a pig kidney, the man eventually dies. The pig kidney was intended to last for at least two years; however, his family confirmed his death on May, 11th 2024.
Key Factors to Consider for Blood Cancer Patients' Well-being
15 Apr, 2024 08:49 AM
CANCER CARE
While there are no guarantees, there are certain things that blood cancer patients should avoid to give themselves the best possible chance at a longer and healthier life.
While there are no guarantees, there are certain things that blood cancer patients should avoid to give themselves the best possible chance at a longer and healthier life.
Drink Responsibly to Escape the Deadly Grip of Alcohol Consumption
11 Mar, 2024 12:38 PM
SIP SMART
While moderate alcohol consumption may have potential heart benefits, excessive drinking poses risks to the cardiovascular system. High blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, and an increased risk of stroke are among the potential consequences.
While moderate alcohol consumption may have potential heart benefits, excessive drinking poses risks to the cardiovascular system. High blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms, and an increased risk of stroke are among the potential consequences.
7 Strategies For Health And Longevity
23 Feb, 2024 10:47 AM
POSITIVE OUTLOOK
Balanced Nutrition: Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Limit processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive alcohol.
Balanced Nutrition: Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Limit processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive alcohol.
Promoting Healthy Aging: 5 Tips for Supporting Older Adults
12 Feb, 2024 10:02 AM
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Ageing often leads to spending more time alone. Social isolation and loneliness can impact health, leading to issues like depression, heart disease, and cognitive decline. Encourage older adults to participate in clubs, volunteer organizations, or walking
Ageing often leads to spending more time alone. Social isolation and loneliness can impact health, leading to issues like depression, heart disease, and cognitive decline. Encourage older adults to participate in clubs, volunteer organizations, or walking
What is Keeping Nurses from Applying for Saudi Arabia Jobs?
07 Feb, 2024 01:03 PM
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
One possible reason for the limited number of applicants is the need for more awareness of the opportunities and benefits of working in Saudi Arabia. The MOH and the Ministry of Labour may not have adequately publicized the job openings, failing to provid
One possible reason for the limited number of applicants is the need for more awareness of the opportunities and benefits of working in Saudi Arabia. The MOH and the Ministry of Labour may not have adequately publicized the job openings, failing to provid