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Ayoki Onyango

Ayoki Onyango writes for the Standard Health

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Cervical cancer ravages women despite availability of HPV vaccine

By Ayoki Onyango 2024-11-11 00:00:00

Study links eggs and cholesterol to higher risk of heart disease

A new report associates heart disease with increasing consumption of eggs.

By Ayoki Onyango 2024-11-25 06:57:45

Cold, flu or allergy? When your blocked nose won't stop running

Many people are currently experiencing allergic rhinitis, which has resulted in running nose, sneezing, itching body and nasal congestion.

By Ayoki Onyango 2024-11-25 07:05:37

Cold, flu or allergy? When your blocked nose won't stop running

Many people are currently experiencing allergic rhinitis, which has resulted in running nose, sneezing, itching body and nasal congestion.

By Ayoki Onyango 2024-11-25 07:05:37

Why vaccination remains the best option to combat diseases

Vaccines are meant for healthy people to protect against diseases, and everybody needs them.

By Ayoki Onyango 2024-12-02 00:00:00

Why vaccination remains the best option to combat diseases

Why flu treatment could be a lifesaver for diabetic patients

Medical experts now say that treatment for influenza and other opportunistic infections can help prevent hospitalisation for those suffering from diabetes.

By Ayoki Onyango 2024-12-16 14:22:15

Why flu treatment could be a lifesaver for diabetic patients

Cocaine: The slimming shortcut you should avoid at all costs

Cocaine causes a buildup of dopamine in the brain by preventing its recycling back into the cells that release it, impairing normal communication between nerve cells.

By Ayoki Onyango 2024-12-17 00:00:00

Cocaine: The slimming shortcut you should avoid at all costs

Behind festive smiles: The hidden toll of stress on Kenyans

The financial stress that comes from poor planning is particularly evident in January. After the December holiday season, Kenyans often struggle to meet recurring expenses.

By Ayoki Onyango 2024-12-21 15:00:00

Behind festive smiles: The hidden toll of stress on Kenyans

Untapped potential: Unlocking Kenya's medical tourism future

Medical tourism, which is actively being practised across the world, but lacklustre in Kenya is a concept worth embracing locally.

By Ayoki Onyango 2025-01-06 00:00:00

Untapped potential: Unlocking Kenya's medical tourism future

Rising cancer cases not linked to GM foods, scientists insist

All research findings and studies conducted both locally and internationally have never linked the rising cases of cancer in the country to GMO.

By Ayoki Onyango 2025-01-20 12:06:00

Rising cancer cases not linked to GM foods, scientists insist

Be aware of these early signs of stress and depression before it's too late

Judith Achieng’ abandoned her two-year-old child at Kopiata Beach in Rarieda Sub-county, Siaya, after severe stress and depression led to a mental breakdown.

By Ayoki Onyango 2025-02-03 06:00:00

Be aware of these early signs of stress and depression before it's too late

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Unsafe abortions: Silent threat fueling maternal death crisis

One of the major problems associated with reproductive health is unsafe abortions. This issue has been a dominant topic in reproductive and sexual rights.

By Ayoki Onyango 2025-02-17 09:00:00