Health
New study links dust storms to increased emergency department visits in the US Southwest
A recent research study has shed light on the significant health risks associated with dust storms, particularly in the Southwestern United States. The study, led by National Jewish Health and…
Market pressure seen as fueling too much weight loss in new obesity drugs
In ongoing clinical trials of Eli Lilly’s next-generation obesity drug, some trial…
About 740,000 global deaths from suicide occur annually—that’s one death every 43 seconds
Suicide is a global issue that continues to impact millions of people…
Dr. Oz to sell UnitedHealth, HCA stocks, step away from iHerb
Mehmet Oz, the nominee for the role of overseeing Medicare and Medicaid…
Bullying in schools: a symptom of issues in society
School bullying has once again taken the spotlight in South Africa as…
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Best comfort meal ideas for the cold weather
As the cold weather settles in Johannesburg, it's the perfect…
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Scientists decode diet from stool DNA, no questions asked
Diet tracking just got a whole lot easier, thanks to a groundbreaking method developed by scientists at the Institute for…
We almost lost a generation of disease detectives
The Trump administration's recent decision to reverse plans for devastating cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemic…
Tweets and AI models reveal heat stroke risks in urban areas
Heat stroke is a serious health concern, particularly in the face of rising global temperatures and more frequent heat waves.…
FDA’s top medical device safety official fired in Trump-Musk cuts
The recent termination of Ross “Rusty” Segan, the Food and Drug Administration’s head of medical device safety, by the Trump…
Some Pepfar projects can now restart in full, without a waiver –
This decision caused concern among organisations that receive Pepfar funding, as it indicated a potential shift in US government support…
Some people didn’t know they had a bird flu infection, study of veterinarians suggests
The spread of bird flu from animals to humans has been a growing concern, with a recent study shedding light…
Efficiency or vital work being left undone?
On Friday, thousands of workers at federal health agencies received alarming emails with the subject line “Read this email immediately.”…
Limpopo Health Department under fire for paying R150,000 monthly rent for dilapidated building
The Limpopo health department is facing criticism for its ongoing payment of a hefty monthly rental for a deteriorating building…
Antivenoms that are as useless as water –
Snake bites are a common occurrence in many parts of the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where the risk of…
Depression linked with higher risk of long-term physical health conditions
Depression is a common mental health condition that can have far-reaching effects on physical health. According to a recent study…