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Health
Health chatbots can be useful, but they should not substitute a doctor
A study published in the journal ‘Nature Medicine’ found that AI health chatbots may sometimes give inaccurate or potentially unsafe advice
By Dr Alfred Murage
5h ago
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
As the new year approaches, one of the most meaningful resolutions you can make is to schedule essential screenings
By Tania Omusale
Dec. 28, 2025
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