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Researchers analysing about 500,000 GLP-1 users report a 12% higher risk of chronic cough, possibly via worsened acid reflux. The findings matter as O...
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua faces backlash after claiming his DCP should control Nairobi seats in 2027, with Kalonzo Musyoka publicly rejecting the all...
After a tour around his lab, Barr explains how the different parts of the global flu monitoring system cooperate – and why it can be misleading to thi...
How this creator space evolves will depend on how platforms promote useful content, whether sustainable business models emerge, and whether audiences...
In Kenya, cardiovascular disease is an increasingly significant cause of illness and death. Recent data show that about 25 per cent of hospital admiss...
Whether your sore throat is caused by a viral infection, allergies, or dryness, these six natural remedies could help soothe your discomfort, straight...
Unlike toilets, which are typically cleaned with strong disinfectants, most sponges are left damp, warm, and neglected, often used until they fall apa...
Hidaya, a community health promoter based in Nairobi, acknowledges the concerns being raised, particularly regarding the rubella vaccine. She notes th...
Pneumonia risk factors common among men include smoking, alcohol use, chronic illnesses like diabetes, and a tendency to delay seeking medical care.
The four-day operation was carried out across five towns, including Wote, Tawa, Makindu, Kibwezi and Kathonzweni, targeting establishments operating w...
Outdoor advertising is limited to electronic billboards, with a cap of two ads per hour per operator. Formats such as wall branding or bus wraps are p...
Dr Matano Kibwana, a specialist at the hospital, disclosed that rural clinics are registering over 20 new cases of babies with hydrocephalus each mont...
The outbreak, detected in February on a farm in the Bong county, killed 18 birds out of a flock of 26,000, the Paris-based WOAH said, quoting informat...
The problem, often invisible to the untrained eye, is becoming more prominent as residents start noticing unusual dental issues among their young ones...
Kenya is facing a dire vaccine shortage, with stock levels expected to be depleted by June 2025, placing millions of children at risk of preventable d...
Fluorosis is caused by excessive fluoride intake during early childhood when permanent teeth are still developing.
Flu vaccines have been used safely for over 60 years, with annual immunisation recommended to maintain protection.
The flu is characterised by body weakness, dry coughs, headache, sore throat, fatigue, running nose, shortness of breath fevers and lack of appetite.
Most health-related social media posts from top influencers are misleading, lack medical evidence and are biased by financial backing, a new study sho...
While Teflon itself is not inherently toxic, research suggests that at high temperatures, it can release harmful chemicals that may pose health risks,...
Strengthening these preventive and treatment measures remains crucial in reducing the devastating impact of pneumonia on children in Kenya and across...
The CDC said the patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host...
California, the most populous state, declared an emergency over the H5N1 virus as it spread more widely in dairy herds and after it has infected dozen...
Starting January 1, 2026, the importation of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) gases will be prohibited.
All healthcare practitioners and dispensing pharmacies directed to immediately stop the use and sale of the batch.
The new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.
Calcite and fluoride minerals are used in building and construction and are key ingredients in cement production, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical...
Avian influenza viruses pose a serious public health risk because they are commonly found in animals and have the potential to cause a future pandemic...
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted significant rainfall and cool weather conditions over several regions, including Nairobi, in the co...
The partnership aims to leverage the influencers' widespread reach to draw more visitors and drive growth in the tourism sector.
