Heart disease Stories
In Kenya, cardiovascular disease accounts for roughly 13.8 per cent of all deaths, with stroke causing 6.1 per cent and ischemic heart disease, or hea...
As of 2024, approximately 589 million adults aged 20 to 79 are living with diabetes, which equates to roughly one in nine adults worldwide. Projection...
They analysed data from over 1,000 participants across two long-term Danish cohorts, including children aged 10 and adolescents aged 18, to investigat...
In Kenya, cardiovascular disease is an increasingly significant cause of illness and death. Recent data show that about 25 per cent of hospital admiss...
In Kenya, about 21 per cent of adults have elevated cholesterol, compared to roughly 24 per cent globally.
The study shows that most patients faced long delays before receiving treatment, with only 69 patients (37 per cent) undergoing the recommended surger...
Research estimates that controlling major risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity, poor diet, and smoking could reduce the risk of heart attack...
For decades, the medical community has viewed heart attacks through a narrow, one-size-fits-all lens—largely based on data from men, particularly olde...
According to WHO, NCDs, including heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory conditions, diabetes and mental health disorders, are responsible for mor...
Many cardiovascular conditions develop silently. Elevated blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol often go unnoticed until a serious event, like a hea...
Yet, for something so small, flaxseeds carry impressive nutritional benefits—ones that could transform your heart health, digestion, and even your ski...
Physical activity supports bone health, fosters healthy muscle growth and development, and improves motor and cognitive skills in children and adolesc...
Reducing sedentary time and incorporating regular movement into daily life are crucial steps towards improving overall health and well-being.
