Quackery is defined as false pretense to medical skill, knowledge or qualification. Quacks are all over the place, promoting unsubstantiated medical interventions that lack a scientifically plausible rationale. A quack may however be scientific in some aspects. They may even front products and procedures that can be useful for some purposes, but completely worthless in other respects. You need to be wary of quacks, their drive has more to do with profit than your health.
Read more ..... If you take public transport, you are inevitably exposed to a multitude of bugs. Bus door handles, supportive rails, arm rests and the seats are all full of bugs thanks to being handled by many people. Each person brings along some bugs, and deposits them wherever they touch. Then you come along and pick some, and deposit some of your own as well.
Read more ..... Nairobi, like most cities in developing countries, is full of kids. Latest demographic figures estimate that about 42 percent of the Kenyan population is under 14 years.
Read more ..... Anyone and everyone who interacts with animals is at risk. But young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems are more at risk. Thankfully, there are things you can do to keep yourself and your family away from zoonotic diseases. Always wash your hands after being around animals, even if you didn’t touch any animal. Soap and water will do, or a hand sanitizer.
Read more ..... The cost and quality of healthcare varies with different providers. Year on year, you spend more every time you seek medical care. If you aren’t very selective, the quality of healthcare you get may be suboptimal. It helps to shop around to ensure you are not overpaying for healthcare, and that you are also getting the best quality.
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