Depression and contraceptives
Women need to 'listen' to their bodies and do what is right for them. Hormonal contraceptives are fine for the vast majority but this study should not be ignored or sensationalised
Healthy Ageing
When you are young, you never think you will grow old. Yet there is only one cure for old age. It’s dying young!
Antibiotic resistance and animals
The misuse of drugs in animals and the development of resistance to these drugs in both humans and animals is one that is not given a lot of thought. Especially because treating an
Antibiotic resistance – it’s no small matter.
I asked her what the child was suffering from. Her reply was ‘Daktari alisema mtoto ana kapneumonia kidogo na tumalaria kidogo.’ That translates roughly to the doctor said the
Laughter as therapy
Remember to laugh regularly, share your laughs and help others to laugh to - that's my blog for today. However, I will be on leave till September - keep healthy and happy and see y
Rampage shooting to fame
When they spill a little blood, the whole world knows who they are…A man who was known by no one, is now known by everyone. His face splashed across every screen, his name across
Sympathy for the devil
As long as extreme poverty exists, children in poor countries will continue to be abused - in exchange for money - until ‘someone cares’.
Homosexuality
If you have grown up in a nation where homosexuality is a normal part of life, you will not understand where I am coming from. But I write for those of us who have grown up surroun
How healthkenya fared at the BAKE awards
The BAKE 2016 awards are done and healthkenya.co.ke is number 2 health blog this year. Asanteni sana for your votes.
What is ‘normal’ in grief?
We all experience grief differently - is there anything like 'normal grief' ? Researchers have attempted to study bereaved people and learn more about how we cope in our many diver