Brain development,brain health Stories
The researchers call for coordinated global action, stronger provider education, tighter regulatory safeguards, and improved access to safer medicatio...
The research, based on decades of large‑scale brain‑scanning data, identifies four major “turning points” in human brain development occurring around...
WHO emphasises that while the risks are concerning, the exact effects and safe exposure levels are still unclear, highlighting the urgent need for fur...
As stroke cases soar across Africa and hospitals struggle with limited resources, the continent urgently needs locally tailored care guidelines to ens...
The findings indicate that chronic inflammation from gum disease may not remain confined to the mouth but could affect the brain through inflammatory...
As we found in our recent research, our brains also have powerful mechanisms for defending body weight – and can sort of “remember” what that weight u...
So if you’re wondering whether being creative is “good for you”, the answer seems to be “yes”. Scientifically, measurably, and beautifully so. Your ne...
In Kenya, neurological disorders account for up to 7.5 percent of medical admissions in major hospitals, with meningitis, epilepsy, and cerebrovascula...
Sleep is known to be critical for the brain’s waste clearance system, which helps flush out toxic proteins, as well as for cardiovascular health. Disr...
The study highlights the urgent need for earlier diagnosis, better access to treatment, and public awareness of symptoms to improve survival rates in...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define febrile seizures as convulsions triggered by fever in children. They are typically brief a...
A growing body of research supports concerns that artificial sweeteners may not be as safe as once believed.
The Somali Civil War, which began in 1991, provoked mass displacement, both internally and externally. More than 30 years later, the situation has imp...
10 minutes of basking in natural sunlight can have powerful effects on the brain, sharpening memory, lifting mood, and enhancing mental clarity.
The research, conducted by the Arctic University of Norway (UiT), found that the risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer decreases by approximatel...
According to the National Cancer Institute of Kenya, more than 45,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and at least 24,000 die from the dis...
Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira said doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital informed them that while Kariuki still has a pulse and his organs remain...
Classic symptoms include tremors at rest, slowness of movement, rigidity, and postural instability. Neurologists use a careful combination of these si...
Many of the patients treated during the camp stated they had previously been placed on long waiting lists or had completely lost hope of ever receivin...
There is no single test to diagnose it, but experienced neurologists who are specialists in brain and nerve conditions can often identify it based on...
Muscle and joint stiffness are not the only issues that come with aging.
Nyongesa dismissed rumours that had circulated on social media alleging that Chebukati had been clinically dead before his passing.
Addressing lifestyle factors, using medical devices, or opting for surgical interventions can help manage the disorder and improve overall health.
