Tag: Why
Why sports writers in Kenya should get names right
Multimedia journalism depicted in a picture [Courtesy] William Shakespeare once asked “What’s in a name?” in reference to Romeo in the famous play ‘ Romeo and Juliet’. Juliet said ‘A […]
8 Side Effects Of Aloe Vera: Here’s Why Anything In Excess Is Bad
Aloe vera is an ingredient that barely needs an introduction. It is a rage in the beauty and health world, and all thanks to the presence of numerous medicinal properties. […]
Why You May Continue Eating Lean Red Meat: It’s Not As Bad After All
These days, you never read social media posts or hear cocktail-party chatter in which people rave about their balanced, omnivorous diet. Instead, everyone seems to be following some sort of […]
Why multiple pregnancies can make your cells age faster
Multiple pregnancy makes women’s cells age more quickly, according to a study that may explains why women with many children tend to show signs of accelerated ageing. The findings, published in the journal […]
Don’t pop antidepressants if you suffer from lung disease, here’s why
Antidepressants may help to boost your mood but they can prove risky for patients of lung disease. A new study done by the St Michael’s Hospital shows that use of antidepressants can […]
Why men tolerate stress incontinence for years before seeking treatment
Men often tolerate stress urinary incontinence (SUI) for more than two years before seeking medical help, says a new study. One third of patients also put up with it for […]
You may be eating a lot of salt and not even know it, here’s why
Recent studies published by Brigham and Women’s Hospital say that higher salt intake through food can be a cause for death. The study suggested that an inaccurate way of estimating […]
This is the reason why you should not carry medicines when travelling
Turns out, carrying hard medicines while travelling makes people more prone to pop them, against doctor’s recommendations. According to a study conducted by the University of Helsinki, travellers carrying standby […]
Here’s the real reason why hunger pangs make you ‘hangry’
Do you feel ‘hangry’ when you skip a meal and unable to focus? It’s not just about a dip in blood sugar levels, though. Scientists say the combination of hunger […]
In Nipah’s shadow, a look at why bats are our friends and not foes
Fourteen deaths from Nipah virus infection in Kerala have fuelled unprecedented fear of bats, which were initially believed to be the source of the human infection, that led to scores of families […]