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Noel Nabiswa

Reasons scrolling in the toilet is harming your health

By Noel Nabiswa   2025-10-01 09:39:52

That innocent toilet scroll might be costing you more than time; it’s increasing your risk of painful haemorrhoids. Shorter loo visits and no screens could save you from painful piles

Nairobi hosts AfriLabs 10th annual gathering focused on Africa's innovative future

By Noel Nabiswa   2025-10-14 17:14:12

The 10th AfriLabs Annual gathering kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together innovators policymakers, investors and more than 2,000 participants from over 50 countries.

Eat to live: How your plate could save the planet

By Noel Nabiswa   2025-10-20 09:00:00

A report on the global food system has revealed that less than 1 per cent of the world’s population follows a diet that is both healthy for people and sustainable for the planet.

Replacing meat with beans cuts weight study

By Noel Nabiswa   2025-10-27 00:00:00

A recent study has shown that shedding extra kilos could be as simple as replacing some of the sausages, beef and bacon in your diet with legumes.

Two-day oat diet shows lasting health benefits

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-03-16 00:00:00

Oats are a fibre-rich food that acts as a natural, gentle laxative, supporting regular bowel movements and may help relieve constipation.

Ford Asili chides politicians over abusive outbursts

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-03-25 18:07:03

Ford Asili has criticised some Kenyan politicians for using abusive language in public disputes, warning that it undermines peaceful co-existence.

From genes to germs: Unlocking microbe advantage in weight loss

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-03-30 06:00:00

Weight loss is shaped not just by genes but also by the trillions of microbes in the body that influence metabolism and overall health.

Etiquette: Dos and don'ts when comforting a grieving mother

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-03-30 06:00:00

Supporting a grieving mother requires sensitivity, patience, and understanding of her emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs after the loss of a baby.

Inside a woman's trauma of losing her baby at birth

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-03-30 10:00:00

Reducing the risk starts with good antenatal care in early booking, screening for conditions like diabetes, monitoring foetal growth, and ensuring delivery well equipped facilities.

Think your memory is slipping? Build habits for lasting brain health

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-04-06 06:00:00

Building healthy habits can support long-term brain health, helping to slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia.