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…
Category: General health
Everyday health questions, prevention and when to see a doctor.
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…
Cold, flu or something else? How to tell the difference
A blocked nose and a sore throat can mean several things. Here is how common colds, flu and allergies usually differ, and the…
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