Kids worldwide run slower than their parents did, and a big reason why is because they are heavier, researchers said this week at a major US medical conference. The research presented at the American Heart…
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Papaya flesh, seeds and leaves can work wonders for your health
Papaya also known as Pawpaw is one fruit that has numerous medicinal values. It is a whole fruit as it is loaded with most nutrients required in one’s balanced diet. The nutritional value of papaya…
The powers the watermelon holds
Watermelon is one fruit that is available all year round.It is known for its refreshment and thirst quenching goodness it brings with it.Watermelon contains 92% water and 8% sugar. It is nutritious (as it is…
Wahu releases Diabetes awareness song
One Touch have released a song by Wahu Kagwi the “Project Embrace” Ambassador in yet another step to reach their target 5 million families by 2018 through a diabetes awareness and management campaign. The song,…
E-cigarettes could save millions of smokers’ lives
Switching to e-cigarettes could save millions of smokers’ lives, a conference on the rapidly expanding use of the devices heard Tuesday, though some delegates warned more research on the health effects is needed. The merits…
Surprises in hunt for environmental links to breast cancer
A decade-long research effort to uncover the environmental causes of breast cancer by studying both lab animals and a group of healthy US girls has turned up some surprises, scientists say. At the center of…
One dose of HPV vaccine may prevent cervical cancer
A single dose — rather than the recommended three — of a vaccine against the sexually transmitted disease HPV may be enough to ward off cervical cancer, researchers say. The findings may lead to simpler…
Babyshop unveils 2nd annual child safety campaign
East African top lifestyle retailer, Deacons Kenya Limited (DKL) through its Babyshop brand launched its second annual child safety campaign to sensitize parents and guardians on child safety on the roads and also at home….
Did you know: Speaking two languages may delay dementia?
People who speak two languages may be able to ward off dementia for years, regardless of whether they have the ability to read or not, according to a study Wednesday. The study in the US…
Obesity linked to early onset of puberty in girls: study
Girls of all races are entering puberty earlier than ever before, and US research, out Monday, suggests obesity may a contributing factor, particularly in white girls. Early puberty has been linked to a number of…