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No! Cetirizine is not vaginal tightening remedy

The trend, which has circulated across various online platforms, falsely claims that inserting  Cetirizine tablets into the vagina can cause dryness and tighten vaginal tissues.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-11-13 10:18:00
The parent may have bought the cot, prepared the clothes, stocked up on essentials and listened to advice from relatives and friends. Then the baby arrives, and the questions begin.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-10-25 11:10:00
Gooka says the challenge is not to love our children less, but to understand that love sometimes needs to change its approach.
By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2026-10-18 09:43:28
The county says more women are accessing cervical cancer screening than breast examinations, despite breast cancer being the most common.
By Rodgers Otiso 2026-10-12 11:54:18
Among the affected commodities are DMPA-IM, a three-monthly contraceptive injection administered by a health worker
By Stecy Atieno 2026-09-04 12:02:52
The minimally invasive procedure, which uses steam to destroy excess prostate tissue without surgical cuts, was carried out on an undisclosed patient at the Nairobi-based hospital.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-08-20 14:11:00
Members of Parliament are now seeking the status of maternity leave in the country.
By Irene Githinji 2026-08-18 09:15:00
For years, discussions on sickle cell disease have centred on pain, blood transfusions and survival.
By Maryann Muganda 2026-07-24 12:08:56
Uganda's Ministry of Health warns male survivors of Ebola, warning that while they may have recovered from the disease, the virus can remain in semen
By Eunice Omollo 2026-06-26 17:40:00
In epilepsy, groups of brain cells can suddenly “misfire” all at once, creating abnormal electrical patterns.
By Rosa Agutu 2026-06-15 08:00:00
According to the ECHA's recommended classification, TFA "may impair fertility" and "may cause harm to the unborn child."
By AFP 2026-06-10 15:15:37
As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit the smartphone.
By AFP 2026-06-09 09:41:15