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Why age doesn't tell the whole story

Brain health is shaped throughout life by factors such as education, cardiovascular health, social connections, and living conditions, rather than by age alone.
By Benard Alaka 2026-07-27 06:00:00
Infertility should be recognised as an essential reproductive healthcare issue rather than a lifestyle choice in Kenya.
By Mogeni Richard Mogaka 2026-07-20 06:00:00
An opinion piece argues that Kenya’s health policies and SHA benefits unfairly exclude infertility treatment, leaving millions of couples to bear the financial and emotional burden alone.
By Mogeni Richard Mogaka 2026-07-17 06:00:00
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is transmitted from mothers to babies during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after birth.
By Ziyaad Dangor And Sanjay Lala 2026-06-29 06:00:00
While mental health conversations have become more common in recent years, many men continue to struggle in silence.
By Dr Harun Issack Hassan 2026-06-27 09:12:00
The next infectious disease outbreak in Africa will not arrive politely through a hospital gate, and by the time an official statement is released, fear may already be moving faster than the disease.
By Paul Kurgat 2026-06-21 16:10:22
While developing alcohol dependence may seem gradual and harmless, quitting is often far more difficult than many people imagine.
By Dr Rachel Kerubo 2026-06-15 06:00:00
Blood supply should be treated as a public health emergency and a core part of healthcare infrastructure in Africa, requiring greater investment, stronger policies, and public awareness to save lives.
By Ida Mbuthia 2026-06-08 06:00:00
Menstrual health cannot remain a silent issue discussed only among women. It is a societal issue that requires collective responsibility.
By Dr Sam Thenya 2026-05-28 11:21:47
Kenya continues to face growing demand for healthcare services alongside persistent shortages of healthcare personnel, particularly in specialised areas of care. 
By Gakombe Kanyenje 2026-05-25 09:00:00
It is always the man or woman in the mirror being invited to see an antithesis to his or her own ways, then find the right balance between their worldview and the alternative view.
By Henry Munene 2026-04-25 08:15:00
Resistance to commonly used antimalarial drugs is rapidly increasing in western Kenya, with evidence that the parasite may be evolving faster than current interventions can effectively control it.
By Stephen Wakhu 2026-04-20 09:17:28