Health

CALIFORNIA, US - Scientists have identified a biological mechanism that helps explain why mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccines can, in rare cases, trigger heart inflammation in...

KIRINYAGA, Kenya- Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has raised alarm over a worrying rise in suicide cases among men in Kirinyaga County, attributing...

Nearly 90 per cent of head and neck cancers are caused by lifestyle-related factors, particularly tobacco and alcohol use, according to findings published by...

Journalist and media personality Ciru Muriuki has spoken openly about her experience using injectable weight-loss drugs, offering a rare, personal African perspective on a...

A new series published by The Lancet has issued a stark warning to governments worldwide: the unchecked rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is fuelling...

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has revolutionized HIV care, giving millions of people living with the virus longer, healthier lives.Yet, while the benefits are clear,...

A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine could do more than prevent painful rashes—it may also protect the brain and reduce the risk...

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ministry of Health has sounded the alarm over rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country, warning that common infections could...

New research has uncovered why type 1 diabetes progresses more aggressively in children, particularly those under seven, offering hope for future treatments that could...

For decades, refrigerators have been the go-to solution for keeping food fresh and safe. But nutrition experts are now warning that not every food...