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Health
Enjoy your Easter weekend with short and long-term health in mind
While occasional indulgence is reasonable, excessive intake, especially of refined sugars and saturated fats, can contribute to acute gastrointestinal discomfort and longer-term metabolic strain
By Dr Alfred Murage
48m ago
By Dr Alfred Murage
Mar. 13, 2026
Being health-conscious can only be a good thing. But it should never be taken to extremes. There is a great deal of medical marketing and hype, some of which is questionable
By Dr Alfred Murage
Mar. 11, 2026
To qualify, an individual must test HIV negative and should not have had any potential exposure to the virus within the past 72 hours
By Mercy Kahenda
Mar. 4, 2026
Many add-ons lack high-quality scientific evidence demonstrating improved live birth outcomes in the general IVF population
By Dr Alfred Murage
Feb. 27, 2026
Good health is not achieved through a single action or medical visit; it is built gradually through daily choices, informed decisions, and the timely use of healthcare services
By Dr Alfred Murage
Feb. 26, 2026
Hot weather increases fluid loss through sweating. Without adequate hydration, dehydration can quickly set in, causing dry mouth, fatigue and reduced urine output
By Dr Alfred Murage
Feb. 19, 2026
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion, characterised by heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea and headaches
By Dr Alfred Murage
Feb. 7, 2026
Good health is not achieved through a single action or medical visit; it is built gradually through daily choices, informed decisions, and the timely use of healthcare services
By Dr Alfred Murage
Jan. 31, 2026
Pregnancy brain refers to the common experience of mild cognitive changes, such as forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating and mental fog during and shortly after pregnancy
By Jael Wakesho
Jan. 28, 2026
Despite more than a decade of awareness surrounding the so-called “sitting disease”, sedentary behaviour remains a primary contributor to chronic metabolic and musculoskeletal disorders
By Dr Alfred Murage
Jan. 23, 2026
Chronic pain and heavy cycles are often dismissed as “just a bad period,” but these symptoms can signal fibroids
By Brendah Makena
Jan. 17, 2026
Parents should select clinics and sperm banks that are properly regulated. These providers must clearly explain their donor programs and demonstrate robust systems for record-keeping
By Dr Alfred Murage
Jan. 14, 2026
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