What if one of the most important clues to why we age is hidden at the very ends of our chromosomes? For decades, scientists have been studying tiny structures known as telomeres — protective sections of DNA that sit at the ends of chromosomes. They have become one of the most intriguing subjects in the […]
In a world of constant notifications, phone calls, social media updates and demands from other people, spending time alone can sometimes feel like something we should avoid. But solitude is not necessarily loneliness. In fact, researchers are increasingly finding that deliberately choosing to spend some time alone can have benefits for well-being. The important word […]
The global obsession with weight-loss jabs has crossed a dangerous new threshold. Long before health regulators in the United States, United Kingdom, or Europe have even decided whether a promising new drug is safe for human consumption, illicit copycat versions are already circulating on the black market. The drug at the center of the storm […]
Every Family Seems to Know Someone There was a time when dementia was rarely discussed in Kenyan homes. Elderly people who forgot names, wandered away from home, repeated the same stories, or became confused were often dismissed as “simply growing old.” Others were viewed through cultural or spiritual lenses, with some communities attributing the changes […]
This is one of the defining public health and social challenges of our era. While it is tempting to search for a single cause—social media, unemployment, drugs, family breakdown, or a loss of faith—the reality is far more complex. We are witnessing a convergence of multiple pressures that reinforce one another until, for some, the […]
Just as a cardiologist checks your pulse to gauge cardiovascular health, a gastroenterologist evaluates your stool to understand your gut health. Because roughly 60% of stool weight is microbial in origin, every bowel movement provides a direct, cost-free peak into the state of your gut microbiome. Here is a breakdown of the 10 key insights […]
We blame it for heartburn. We fear it in our blood. We buy expensive water to neutralize it. Yet without it, we couldn’t digest food, fight infection, or produce energy. The human body runs on a delicate paradox: the same hydrogen ion that sustains life in the stomach can destroy tissue in the esophagus, fuel […]
Prospective students wishing to join the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) can now apply for the September 2026 intake after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) officially opened applications for pre-service programmes. The application window comes just days after KMTC students completed their Final Qualifying and End-of-Semester examinations, paving the way for […]
