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Nosebleed (Epistaxis)

Category: Health

OverviewFor many people, a nosebleed is a sudden, startling event, often happening at the most inconvenient times. While...

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Stretch marks

Category: Health

OverviewStretch marks, or striae, are permanent, narrow scars that form when the skin stretches or shrinks rapidly teari...

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Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)

Category: Health

Overview What is sinusitis (sinus infection)? In Nairobi, a city that blends the rhythms of urban life with the realitie...

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Smoking and heart disease

Category: Health

The link between smoking and cardiovascular disease is a stark reality, one that presents a growing public health crisis...

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Radiation Therapy Side Effects

Category: Health

Across the world, cancer is a formidable challenge, and in Africa, the battle is particularly acute. To put it into pers...

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Fibromyalgia

Category: Health

The body is a symphony of interconnected systems, working in perfect harmony. But what happens when the music falters? W...

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Physiotherapy

Category: Health

The body is a symphony of interconnected systems, working in harmony. But sometimes, the central nervous system becomes...

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DNA Tests & Gene Testing

Category: Health tech

OverviewBased on global prevalence estimates, between 42 and 71 million Africans may be living with a rare disease, yet...

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Bipolar Disorder

Category: Health

Overview What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder previously known as manic depression is a mental health condition ma...

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