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Noel Nabiswa

Noel Nabiswa writes for the Standard Health

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Brain evolution: New study uncovers what sets humans apart from chimpanzees

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-03-24 00:00:00

Uproar over court's rejection of petition on HIV, TB drugs shortage

National Coordinator for the Network of TB Champions Kenya, Stephen Anguva, stated that the High Court in Kisumu had dismissed a petition filed in 2023 by women living with HIV.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-03-25 11:10:53

Cholesterol-lowering drug combo could reduce risk of heart disease

Statins have long been a cornerstone of heart disease prevention, working by reducing cholesterol production in the liver.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-03-31 06:00:00

Cholesterol-lowering drug combo could reduce risk of heart disease

Statins have long been a cornerstone of heart disease prevention, working by reducing cholesterol production in the liver.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-03-31 06:00:00

Tryptophan: Study finds teen girls more prone to depression than boys due to chemical imbalance

Researchers highlight that the body uses tryptophan to produce serotonin, a brain chemical that helps regulate mood, sleep, and feelings of well-being.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-04-07 00:00:00

Tryptophan: Study finds teen girls more prone to depression than boys due to chemical imbalance

New study shows antibiotics resistance killed 3m children in 2022, seeks urgent action

Experts say this new study highlights a more than tenfold increase in AMR-related infections in children in just three years.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-04-21 10:00:00

New study shows antibiotics resistance killed 3m children in 2022, seeks urgent action

I lost jobs and love due to a bleeding disorder My journey of resilience and hope

Haemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly due to a lack of clotting factors.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-04-28 06:00:00

I lost jobs and love due to a bleeding disorder My journey of resilience and hope

Boost your brain power and cognitive health without supplements

Taking vitamin K nutrients can play a pivotal role in preventing cognitive decline, especially for adults who are ageing and need more of the nutrient.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-05-12 08:00:00

Boost your brain power and cognitive health without supplements

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The dream of having a child shattered by a heart defect

Susan Wairimu's inability to conceive is not due to reproductive health issues but rather a congenital heart condition.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-05-12 10:00:00

The dream of having a child shattered by a heart defect

Kenya ranks 44th in type 1 diabetes among children and youth, new report shows

Kenya ranks 44th among 113 low- and middle-income countries in the prevalence of type 1 diabetes among children and young people under 20, a new report by the Access to Medicine Foundation has found.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-05-18 14:47:09

Kenya ranks 44th in type 1 diabetes among children and youth, new report shows

Scientists develop innovative mosquito treatment to combat Malaria

A new mosquito-based malaria treatment developed by Scientists shows promise.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-05-27 13:57:46

Scientists develop innovative mosquito treatment to combat Malaria

Unbroken hope: Kipng'etich's fight with a rare urethral condition

Passing urine, a simple act we take for granted becomes a daily ordeal. The anxiety that comes before every bathroom visit.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-06-02 06:00:00

Unbroken hope: Kipng'etich's fight with a rare urethral condition

The sugar trap: How diet and fasting could reverse Type 2 diabetes

When your body can no longer produce enough insulin to keep up, medications step in. At first, one drug may be enough—but over time, more are needed, and doses increase.

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-06-09 00:00:00