cardiovascular disease Stories

Study links excess screen time in children to higher heart and metabolic risk
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

They analysed data from over 1,000 participants across two long-term Danish cohorts, including children aged 10 and adolescents aged 18, to investigat...

Viral infections linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 04, 2025

In Kenya, cardiovascular disease is an increasingly significant cause of illness and death. Recent data show that about 25 per cent of hospital admiss...

Study finds new gene-silencing therapy cuts cholesterol by 50 per cent
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 24, 2025

In Kenya, about 21 per cent of adults have elevated cholesterol, compared to roughly 24 per cent globally.

Recognising the risks: The growing burden of cardiovascular disease
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 02, 2025

Research estimates that controlling major risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity, poor diet, and smoking could reduce the risk of heart attack...

Four tips for a healthy heart from a biokineticist
The Conversation  |  Aug 19, 2025

Many cardiovascular conditions develop silently. Elevated blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol often go unnoticed until a serious event, like a hea...

WHO snubs Kenya over weak trans fat enforcement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2025

Trans fats, especially those produced industrially, are commonly found in baked goods, margarine, vegetable shortening, fried foods, and products like...

Study shows drinking coffee in the morning linked to lower cardiovascular risk
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 12, 2025

Both moderate (two to three cups) and heavy (more than three cups) morning coffee drinkers benefited from these health advantages.

New research suggests vigorous four-minute exercise can boost heart health
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 29, 2024

Physical activity supports bone health, fosters healthy muscle growth and development, and improves motor and cognitive skills in children and adolesc...

Why sitting for too long increases risk of heart disease
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 24, 2024

Reducing sedentary time and incorporating regular movement into daily life are crucial steps towards improving overall health and well-being.

Study reveals elevated Cardiovascular risks from popular sugar substitute Erythritol
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 09, 2024

This latest research supports those findings by showing a marked increase in clotting risk following erythritol consumption.

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