The Lancet Stories

Uncorking the truth: US Surgeon General warns of alcohol’s hidden cancer risks
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 05, 2025

Cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in Kenya, representing a significant public health challenge that heavily impacts families, communiti...

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...

Kenya faces growing crisis of untreated diabetes cases, WHO study says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The WHO report reveals that treatment access remains stubbornly low in many developing nations.

Escalating health crisis: Climate change's toll on lives and economies
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 01, 2024

Research shows that transitioning to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions can yield greater economic benefits than the costs of inaction.

Reducing consumption of processed foods a key strategy to combating diabetes risk -research
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 26, 2024

Diabetes is a significant contributor to blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, and lower limb amputations.

Global surge in mental illness threatens youth potential, Lancet report warns
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 17, 2024

"Wasted potential" refers to individuals with inherent talents who are unable to fully develop them, often due to mental health issues like depression...

Youth mental health declared a global crisis amid rising demand for care
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 14, 2024

Mental illness now accounts for 45 per cent of the overall disease burden in individuals aged 10 to 24.

Lancet Commission links dementia surge to rise in life expectancies
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 05, 2024

The report reveals new evidence indicating that untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol are significant risk factors for dementia.

Heartbroken mothers face the struggles of breastfeeding babies with cleft lips
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 05, 2024

Joyce daughter's weight became a constant worry, leading to frequent hospital visits.

WHO says no country on track to end violence against women by 2030
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 31, 2024

Food insecurity exacerbates the vulnerability of women and girls to GBV through a complex interplay of cultural, social, and economic factors.

Neonatal Sepsis: The major driver of infant mortality globally
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 24, 2024

Sepsis in newborns, or neonatal sepsis, is a serious medical condition that occurs when a baby younger than 28 days old has a life-threatening respons...

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