Get to know your “status” of Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a type of fat. Healthy levels of cholesterol are an important part of a healthy body. Every part of your body uses cholesterol — it is the main component that covers all the cells in the body and is an important raw material for making hormones like insulin. It also helps in converting…

#NHIF:The Difficult path to Universal Health in Kenya

"I am not against the increases. What I want to hear is some commitment from the government to overhaul the NHIF. The present situation where more than 40 per cent of contributor’s money is going to pay salaries is scandalous to say the least. Have a look at their accounts. It will show you that…

The burden of bad body odour

Dear Ask a Doc, There is a bad smell that surrounds me, and I have had this problem for a long time now. The smell persists even when I take a bath and change my clothes frequently. I am worried that people think I do not shower. This is very embarrassing, especially at work. I…