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citizen.digital > article > brain-training-reduces-dementia-risk-by-25-study-finds-n377178

Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25%, study finds

1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (536+ words) 23 December 2023, Lower Saxony, Norden: A lady over 90 years old solves a Sudoku puzzle on a newspaper clipping. And rather than an expensive drug, it was a cheap and simple brain-training exercise that was found to decrease dementia rates by a…...

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citizen.digital > article > from-vitamins-to-protein-powder-how-popular-supplements-could-put-your-life-at-risk-n377111

From vitamins to protein powder: How popular supplements could put your life at risk

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1109+ words) Often, the advice comes from people with no expertise, who simply want you to keep up with the latest trend or, in some cases, make a profit off unsuspecting customers. In today's world, where quick fixes and fast results are…...

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citizen.digital > article > health-ministry-issues-public-advisory-on-nipah-virus-outbreak-confirms-no-cases-in-kenya-n376851

Health ministry issues public advisory on Nipah Virus outbreak, confirms no cases in Kenya

6+ day, 6+ min ago   (387+ words) The Ministry of Health has moved to reassure Kenyans following reports of the Nipah Virus outbreak in India, confirming that there are currently no cases reported in the country. In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, the ministry said two…...

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citizen.digital > article > kenya-japan-reaffirm-health-partnership-with-focus-on-universal-health-coverage-n376799

Kenya, Japan reaffirm health partnership with focus on Universal Health Coverage

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (219+ words) In a statement released on February 3, the Ministry of Health said the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services, Ouma Oluga, held a consultative meeting with a Japanese delegation led by Matsuura Hiroshi at Afya House in Nairobi....

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citizen.digital > article > nacada-launches-2026-school-essay-competition-in-fight-against-alcohol-and-drug-abuse-n376642

NACADA launches 2026 School Essay Competition in fight against alcohol and drug abuse

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (264+ words) File image of NACADA CEO Dr Anthony Omerikwa. The competition, themed "Protecting Our Future: Making Drug-Free Choices in School and Beyond," aims to empower learners to actively participate in substance use prevention through critical thinking, reflection, and advocacy. Speaking at…...

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citizen.digital > article > ruto-highlights-ksh208b-health-deal-agoa-renewal-in-meeting-with-us-envoy-n376570

Ruto highlights Ksh.208B health deal, AGOA renewal in meeting with US envoy

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (315+ words) The leaders, according to a statement after the meeting, discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to strengthening its already robust relationship with the United States, which he described as being…...

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citizen.digital > article > what-is-chemical-castration-and-which-countries-are-using-it-to-deal-with-sex-offenders-n376553

What is chemical castration, and which countries are using it to deal with sex offenders?

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (590+ words) If the proposal is adopted, both males and females found guilty of sexual abuse of children and persons living with disabilities will be chemically castrated." Led by former Deputy Chief Justice Nancy Baraza, the technical working group on gender-based violence,…...

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citizen.digital > article > faith-kipyegon-to-build-a-maternity-facility-in-keringet-to-foster-safe-births-n376386

Faith Kipyegon to build a maternity facility in Keringet to foster safe births

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (290+ words) Three-time Olympic Champion and 1,500m World record holder Faith Kipyegon has announced an elaborate plan to construct a maternity facility in her home town. The facility dubbed "Dare to Dream Maternity Ward" is set to commence following the official ground-breaking ceremony…...

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citizen.digital > article > siaya-family-in-uloma-b-village-narrowly-escapes-python-attack-n376154

Siaya: Family in Uloma ‘B’ village narrowly escapes python attack

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (323+ words) FILE - Snake antivenom is seen in a container at Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, April 5, 2024. A family in Uloma "B" village, Asango East sub-location in Ugunja, Siaya County, narrowly escaped death Wednesday night when a python…...

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citizen.digital > article > bima-life-partners-with-clemency-medicare-to-drive-community-health-awareness-n375827

Bima Life partners with Clemency Medicare to drive community health awareness

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (312+ words) This weekend, Bima Life Insurance Agency led a community-based health awareness and screening initiative during a church-led event, as part of its broader effort to link preventive healthcare with financial protection. The initiative was delivered in partnership with Clemency Medicare,…...