Rising threat of noncommunicable diseases and how healthy lifestyles can save lives

Rising threat of noncommunicable diseases and how healthy lifestyles can save lives

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are medical conditions not spread through infection or contact, include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses. These diseases typically result from a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors and remain the leading causes of death and disability globally. NCDs are driven by five key risk factors: tobacco use,…

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Why sitting for too long increases risk of heart disease

Why sitting for too long increases risk of heart disease

A sedentary lifestyle, characterised by prolonged periods of sitting or inactivity, has long been linked to various health risks, including an increased likelihood of heart disease. New research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, highlights that this risk persists even among individuals who regularly engage in physical activity outside their…

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DCI denies claims of illegal mobile surveillance amid increased abductions

DCI denies claims of illegal mobile surveillance amid increased abductions

Plainclothes police officers arrest protesters along Tom Mboya Street during the #NaneNaneMarch on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Justine Ondieki) The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has dismissed allegations suggesting that detectives are collaborating with mobile service providers to conduct unauthorised tracking and monitoring of citizens. The denial follows a recent exposé…

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