Who killed Ouko: 23 years since murder of foreign minister, lawyer warns Kenya is again in a rut
Rising uncertainty and fears that Kenya is sliding back to the dark days of dictatorship, humans rights activists and sticklers for rule of law and constitutionalism have raised the flag that ordinary citizens should be ready to defend freedom of expression and opinion. Human Rights Lawyer and Advocate of the...
New study finds children in urban set-ups are more prone to asthma attacks due to air pollution
Asthma attacks, which involve the worsening of the inflammation and narrowing of the lung airways, are commonly caused by viral respiratory infections but can also be caused by non-viral factors. Higher exposure to air pollutants is associated with an increased risk of asthma attacks, but the molecular mechanisms underlying the...
As US legalises cannabis, new studies find a minute’s exposure to pot smoke can be fatal to asthma patients
A new study in a number of states in America has established a direct link between legalisation of cannabis sativa consumption and rising incidence of asthma, especially in children and young adults. About six million children in the United States have asthma, according to the US Centers for Disease Control...
