Dr Alfred Murage

Like it or not, alcohol is not good for your health

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-04-05 12:54:50

The list of diseases associated with alcohol is long and includes liver disease, cancer and cardiovascular disease

Men's irrelevance for sex, reproduction is coming at us fast

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-04-19 09:34:20

Sexual pleasure faces stiff competition from all sorts of artificial gadgets. Science is already advanced enough to negate sex as a means of reproduction

How to live your best life and age in good health

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-04-26 10:22:09

There is growing concern about living longer but having poor health. Hence the debate about healthier life expectancy versus simply longer life expectancy.

Yes, you can exercise during pregnancy, it's safe and has many benefits

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-04-30 20:44:05

Scientific studies show that adverse pregnancy outcomes are not increased by physical exercises

Mind your health with the raging floods, avoid unnecessary risks

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-05-03 07:54:27

With so much water around, the risk of water-borne diseases is heightened

Contraception is safe for both men and women, so don't shy away from them

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-05-08 08:33:22

Not only does contraception prevent unwanted pregnancies, but there are also many other health benefits accrued from some contraceptive methods

Female versus male doctors: Does it really matter in the bigger picture?

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-05-09 11:18:51

But does being male or female really make a difference to your health outcomes? Some think it does, others aren't so convinced

Male versus female doctors: Does it really matter in the bigger picture?

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-05-15 11:58:06

Does it really matter if the doctor is male or female in terms of your health outcomes? Some think so, others aren’t so convinced.

Why you should ignore modern craze of disease screening if healthy

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-05-17 09:40:02

Medical screening, in the absence of symptoms, is a common practice. However, some principles must be upheld when screening people for any disease

When skipping screening makes sense for your health

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-05-21 10:03:12

Turns out that something unusual had been noticed during a habitual annual medical evaluation.

Female versus male doctors: Does it really matter?

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-05-24 08:29:27

When you randomly need to see a medic, you likely end up seeing either a male or a female doctor purely by chance

Caught up in age-related fertility decline?

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-05-31 09:16:38

Years ago, it was common for women to have children in their twenties and early thirties. But current lifestyles have pushed the average age beyond the mid-thirties and into the forties

Caught up in age-related fertility decline? Consider use of donated eggs

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-06-04 11:07:13

The consequent effect is lower spontaneous conception rates, and an increasing demand for assisted conception services.

Stay away from quacks who bombard you with cure-all remedies

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-06-07 11:48:01

Why do quacks thrive? Faced with the prospect of chronic suffering, deformity or death, many individuals are tempted to try anything that offers relief or hope

Stay away from quack doctors bombarding you with cure-all remedies

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-06-09 10:55:29

They may even front products and procedures that can be useful for some purposes, but worthless in other respects.

Fathers, please be proactive and conscious of your health

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-06-21 14:05:24

Biologically, fathers are, of course, men. They need to be in good health to play an active role in fatherhood. But men are also known to be somewhat cavalier about their health

Injuries or deaths during demos can be avoided if protesters, police act responsibly

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-07-02 12:27:04

For starters, those leading the demos should take every precaution to minimize potential confrontations with the authorities.

You can safely participate in medical trials to advance healthcare

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-07-05 09:49:13

In your everyday medical encounters, you may be asked to take part in some clinical trials. Some people may feel compelled to refuse, perhaps thinking about the risks involved

You don't always have to pay, free medical info is available

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-07-12 11:46:40

You don’t have to pay a consultant for medical queries. If you look around, you will find multiple avenues where your concerns can be addressed free of charge

Why 'fertility preservation' should be at the centre of cancer treatment

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-07-19 10:30:15

When young people get diagnosed with cancer, treatment modalities may negatively affect their future reproduction. This is where fertility preservation comes in.