Susan Wanjiru paused from washing the dishes in the kitchen and listened to her husband and children playing hide and seek in the sitting room. There was so much noise and excitement you could be forgiven for assuming there was a children’s party or a kindergarten playgroup. She could not...

The death of Nobel Laureate Prof Wangari Maathai from ovarian cancer has sent shock waves amongst women. While the number of women getting cervical smears has increased, many women mistakenly believe the all-clear after a smear test also rules out ovarian cancer. A pap smear only rules...

Droopy breasts are a concern for moms considering breastfeeding. No mom should worry her breasts will sag if she breastfeeds. Research from the University of Kentucky in the US shows there is no difference in breast shape or size between women who choose to nurse their babies and those...

With the exam period in schools, colleges and universities here with us, good energetic meals, especially breakfast, are important. This is the period that precedes the festive season, which is filled with lots of activities that also require good health and energy. An energy-filled...

Many people ignore warning signs of ill health and often see a doctor when it’s too late. If you are closely in touch with your body, you will know when it’s telling you everything is not okay, and when it does, don’t ignore those signs as they could save your life. Warning signs of ill...