Ryan Kerubo

Ryan Kerubo writes for the Standard Health

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Is it breast cancer, fibrocystic mastopathy or benign nodules?

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-10-11 09:10:00

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 2024-08-12 00:00:00

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 2024-08-19 00:00:00

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 2024-08-19 00:00:00

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 2024-08-19 00:00:00

Mysterious pain in the heel? That could be Plantar fasciitis

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 2024-08-26 00:00:00

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 2024-08-26 00:00:00

Five easy lifestyle changes to achieve cholesterol scale down

A closer look at Tuberculosis, Kenya's leading health threat

With around 130,000 new cases each year, Tuberculosis remains a significant health concern in Kenya. Among these, 50,000 are also HIV-positive, making the disease even more fatal.

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-09-02 00:00:00

A closer look at Tuberculosis, Kenya's leading health threat

Life tragedies condemned me to a life of pain, struggles

In this world, some live by the collective triaphilia—the steeped belief that certain events occur in threes.

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-09-15 22:14:00

Life tragedies condemned me to a life of pain, struggles

Private sector contributing 50pc to Kenya's healthcare system, report

The private sector plays a crucial role in Kenya's healthcare market, contributing to nearly 50 per cent of healthcare services, a report has revealed.

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-09-25 18:11:00

Private sector contributing 50pc to Kenya's healthcare system, report

New study links weight loss pills to stomach paralysis

A new research has revealed a troubling link between these drugs and stomach paralysis, a condition known as gastroparesis.

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-09-23 05:49:44

New study links weight loss pills to stomach paralysis

Reimagining healthcare with revolving fund pharmacies

Medical professionals, particularly doctors and staff in public hospitals, are increasingly operating private pharmacies and healthcare facilities alongside their public duties.

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-10-06 22:40:43

Reimagining healthcare with revolving fund pharmacies

What ails Kenya's healthcare system

The overlap between public and private healthcare services, which has contributed to a complex and often inefficient system remains one of the most pressing challenges.

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-10-07 16:00:00