Health
SA plans anti-HIV jab roll-out at hundreds of clinics by April –
Subedar says Sahpra has indicated that it could register the medicine as early as October, but she cautions that this is dependent on the regulator receiving all necessary paperwork from…
KZN Family Still Searching For Missing Patient After 7 Years
Still searching for answers Despite these efforts, Deliwe Mchunu is still left…
Dementia Patients At Risk As Families Struggle Without Support
However, more needs to be done to support families dealing with dementia…
GRNMA leadership finally apologises to Health Minister, reaffirms commitment to dialogue
GRNMA Leadership Apologizes to Health Minister, Commits to Constructive Dialogue The leadership…
To Vaccinate Or Not: What Drives Parents’ Choices
Despite the challenges faced by parents in accessing vaccines and misinformation surrounding…
Lifestyle
Against All Odds: Monica Kafui’s Triumphant Journey to Becoming a Registered Nurse
Accra, Ghana — In a story that echoes resilience, sacrifice,…
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Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, flavonoid study finds
A recent study conducted by researchers from Queen's University Belfast, Edith Cowan University Perth (ECU), and the Medical University of…
UnitedHealth’s talking points, doctors up for a pay raise
Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses…
South African Expert Receives Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize
government funding for research and service delivery in public health is a significant blow to South Africa and the broader…
Health association takes legal action against NHI Act –
The Health Funders Association recently launched a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance Act, claiming that it is unaffordable,…
Wearable tech returns results of varying accuracy for fitness metrics: Study
Wearable technology has become increasingly popular among Americans, with many relying on devices like Apple Watches to track their fitness…
Study rethinks use of race in research at politically sensitive time
A groundbreaking government study was recently published, shedding light on the complex relationship between self-reported race and genetic ancestry among…
Promising treatment or potential health risk?
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) have gained attention as a potential treatment for a range of conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases,…
RFK Jr.’s chronic disease agency budget documents released
The Trump administration's budget documents released on Friday shed light on the proposed priorities of a new agency aimed at…
Mailed self-collection HPV tests more than double cervical cancer screening rates, study shows
Mail-in self-collection tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) have shown promising results in increasing cervical cancer screening participation among never- and…
Taurine may not be anti-aging wonder many believe, study says
A recent study conducted by Vijay Yadav cautioned individuals against consuming excessive amounts of taurine, an amino acid found in…