Period pain: what is normal and what is not
Cramps are common, but pain that stops you working or studying is not something to simply endure. Here is what helps and when to…
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Taking daily medicine: habits that actually stick
Missing doses is the most common reason long-term treatment stops working. These practical habits make daily medicine easier to…
Asthma: spotting your triggers and using inhalers properly
Well-controlled asthma should not interrupt your life. Most flare-ups come down to triggers, inhaler technique, or using the…
High blood pressure: the condition you cannot feel
Most people with high blood pressure feel completely well. That is exactly why it is dangerous, and why a simple regular check…
Living well with type 2 diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis is a turning point, not a verdict. Here is what good day-to-day control looks like, and the checks that…
Stomach upsets, typhoid and food safety at home
Most stomach upsets settle on their own. Here is how to care for one at home, what makes typhoid different, and the food habits…
Building a home first aid kit that is actually useful
A good first aid kit handles small injuries at home and buys time in an emergency. Here is what to include and what to leave out.
How to read your prescription and medicine labels
Confused by abbreviations like BD, TDS or PRN? Here is how to read a prescription, understand a medicine label and avoid common…
Antibiotics: when they help and when they do not
Antibiotics are powerful medicines, but they only work against bacteria. Using them for the wrong illness delays recovery and…
Malaria in Kenya: symptoms, testing and treatment
Fever and chills are not always malaria, and malaria does not always look the same. Here is what to watch for, why testing…
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