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Ryan Kerubo

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 1 month ago

New study links weight loss pills to stomach paralysis

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

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

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Life tragedies condemned me to a life of pain, struggles

Life tragedies condemned me to a life of pain, struggles

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

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

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

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

Unique toilet boosts sanitation and tackle poverty in city slums

The Fresh Life Toilets, equipped with handwashing facilities and a system that separates urine and faecal waste to prevent odour and diseases, have become a beacon of hope for residents.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

Unique toilet boosts sanitation and tackle poverty in city slums

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

Five easy lifestyle changes to achieve cholesterol scale down

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 2 months ago

Screen fatigue: The dark side of modern tech gadgets

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 2 months ago

Mysterious pain in the heel? That could be Plantar fasciitis

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 2 months ago

Hungry for change? Six simple ways to ditch bad eating habits

Melatonin: Is it a safer solution for sleep disorders?

Insufficient or poor-quality sleep has been linked to various chronic conditions affecting the cardiovascular, nervous and immune systems, as well as disrupting metabolic functions.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago

Melatonin: Is it a safer solution for sleep disorders?

Four tips to help your baby sleep longer

Activities like a warm bath, gentle rocking or a lullaby can be soothing and help your baby transition from wakefulness to sleep.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago

Four tips to help your baby sleep longer

Understanding vertigo, the spinning sensation

Vertigo isn't just feeling dizzy or light-headed; it's a specific type of dizziness where you feel like you or your surroundings are spinning or moving, even when you're not.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago

Understanding vertigo, the spinning sensation

Nap attack: What happens when sleep can't wait

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that can significantly impact daily life by causing sudden nap attacks, making individuals fall asleep at any time, in any situation.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago

Nap attack: What happens when sleep can't wait

Ground-breaking DNA research highlights Kenya's role in human origins

Kenya's rich fossil history, dating back seven million years, offers unparalleled insights into human evolution.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago

Ground-breaking DNA research highlights Kenya's role in human origins

Five counties to benefit from USAID health improvement programme

The selected counties spend less than 30 per cent of their budgets on health,

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago

Five counties to benefit from USAID health improvement programme

Kenya advances in global gender equality rankings

The 2024 list by the World Economic Forum indicates that the country has moved from the 77th position to 75th globally, with a score of 0.712.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago

Kenya advances in global gender equality rankings

Is it breast cancer, fibrocystic mastopathy or benign nodules?

A self-breast exam might reveal a lump or lumps, causing worry about the possibility of breast cancer. It's crucial to understand the different conditions associated with these lumps.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago

Is it breast cancer, fibrocystic mastopathy or benign nodules?

Sleep paralysis: Mystery behind night-time phenomenon unlocked

Sleep paralysis is a condition that typically occurs when an individual is either falling asleep or waking up. With sleep paralysis, you regain awareness but can't move.

By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago

Sleep paralysis: Mystery behind night-time phenomenon unlocked

Government postpones implementation of new social healthcare scheme

The implementation of the SHA benefits has been pushed forward for three months.

By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago

Government postpones implementation of new social healthcare scheme

Shigella infection: Hidden danger in contaminated food and water

Shigellosis is highly contagious and is transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, the faecal-oral route, or through contaminated food, water or surfaces.

By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago

Shigella infection: Hidden danger in contaminated food and water

Here's how to beat motion sickness on your next trip

According to Joseph Kioko, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinician, motion sickness is a disorder of balance, equilibrium and spatial orientation caused by repeated movements.

By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago

Here's how to beat motion sickness on your next trip

Governors reject Treasury's plan to slash budget by Sh5bn

Governors also demand the release of Sh63.6 billion owed to counties for May and June saying delay in disbursing funds is a "clawback on devolution" affecting all sectors.

By Maryann Muganda and Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago

Governors reject Treasury's plan to slash budget by Sh5bn

Study links healthy diet to reduced endometriosis pain

A 24-year study has highlighted a significant connection between dietary patterns and the incidence of endometriosis (affecting approximately 10 per cent of premenopausal individuals)

By Ryan Kerubo 4 months ago

Study links healthy diet to reduced endometriosis pain

Silent threat: Why you should know your blood pressure status

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years globally have high blood pressure.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

Silent threat: Why you should know your blood pressure status

The unseen burden: Stress urinary incontinence and how to treat it

Stress urinary incontinence is usually caused by the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

The unseen burden: Stress urinary incontinence and how to treat it

Menstrual cups 101: What you should know

77.3pc of women aged 15-24 use hygienic methods during menstruation, with only 0.3pc using menstrual cups.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

Menstrual cups 101: What you should know

Behind the pain: Understanding and preventing haemorrhoids

Constipation is a major cause, along with factors like straining during bowel movements, prolonged sitting, pregnancy, and obesity.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

Behind the pain: Understanding and preventing haemorrhoids

Stomach bug: 4 practices that minimise risk of food poisoning

Food poisoning or foodborne illness occurs after eating or drinking anything contaminated.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

Stomach bug: 4 practices that minimise risk of food poisoning

The sun has its negative impacts but let's not forget the benefits

You may have heard conflicting advice like "catch the morning or evening sun; it's healthy" and "avoid too much sun to prevent sunburns or skin tumours,".

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

The sun has its negative impacts but let's not forget the benefits

Experts and stakeholders explore new methods for HIVAIDS treatment

The method involves temporarily halting treatment involving antiretrovirals to assess potential cure interventions, balancing risks and benefits for participants and their partners.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

Experts and stakeholders explore new methods for HIVAIDS treatment

Nurses hailed for dedication and care in patient well-being

International Nurses Week is celebrated across the world to highlight the incredible work nurses do every day.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

Nurses hailed for dedication and care in patient well-being

My story: Why I chose permanent contraception

While BTL offers individuals a permanent solution for contraception, individuals must understand the risks and benefits associated with the procedure.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

My story: Why I chose permanent contraception

Beat the bloat: 5 daily habits to banish gas pains

According to the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) bloating symptoms can occur despite the absence of underlying digestive issues.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

Beat the bloat: 5 daily habits to banish gas pains

Doctors reject return-to-work plan

Doctors reject the deal which the national and county governments had signed insisting parties had agreed on all issues but doctors brought up more demands at the last minute.

By Ryan Kerubo 5 months ago

Doctors reject return-to-work plan

Only 4pc of public institutions have met employment threshold for persons with disabilities

Only 4 per cent of public institutions have met the legally mandated 5 per cent reservation of employment for persons with disabilities in the country.

By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago

Only 4pc of public institutions have met employment threshold for persons with disabilities

5 emergency contraception must-knows

Emergency contraception refers to methods of contraception that can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse.

By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago

5 emergency contraception must-knows

Haemophilia: Unveiling the bleeding disease

Haemophilia, a rare genetic blood disorder primarily affecting males, is a non-communicable disease (NCD) with global implications.

By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago

Haemophilia: Unveiling the bleeding disease

KMPDU condemns CS Kuria's remarks on CBA, employment reforms

MPDU National Chair Dr. Abidan MwachiMwachi laughed off plans by the Cabinet Secretary to introduce new annual contracts for civil servants.

By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago

KMPDU condemns CS Kuria's remarks on CBA, employment reforms

2024 Mater Heart Run that will cover ten counties launched

Dr. Mary Ngui said the turnout from partners was beyond expectation. She also added that such efforts reaffirm the belief in the power of compassion and collective action.

By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago

2024 Mater Heart Run that will cover ten counties launched

Doctors' deal-breaker

In a dramatic turn of events, negotiations between the government and striking doctors hit a dead end, prolonging the suffering of millions of Kenyans seeking healthcare in public hospitals.

By Ryan Kerubo and Maryanne Muganda 6 months ago

Doctors' deal-breaker

Night sweats: Six possible underlying health concerns

Persistent and excessive sweating at night may indicate underlying health concerns.

By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago

Night sweats: Six possible underlying health concerns

Ray of hope as doctors' talks with the government gain momentum

Warring parties commit to unconditional dialogue in Friday's meeting to find a way forward and which was presided over by a judge.

By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago

Ray of hope as doctors' talks with the government gain momentum

Recall of 'Benylin' drug batch occasioned by contamination concerns

Benylin recall serves as a stark reminder of the importance of stringent quality control measures in the pharmaceutical industry.

By Ryan Kerubo 6 months ago

Recall of 'Benylin' drug batch occasioned by contamination concerns

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